1996 Ford F-150 2 Dr XL 4WD Standard Cab LB Reviews

I love this truck, very very reliable, parts are inexpensive, lots of low end torque. It has an 4.9L I-6 engine, which is basically unstoppable. Great fun to go mudding in also. I purchased it stock and put on the lift and tires, roll bar, grill guard, basically everything in the pic. Hopefully it gets a fresh coat of black paint soon to finish it off. Mpg is a def negative though....

This truck has surprised the hell outta me.  Ive been a Chevrolet guy as long as I can remember...but this truck is one of the MOST reliable, toughest rigs I've owned.  It can haul twice as a 1/2 ton Chevrolet and not complain at all.  The 300 inline six is bulletproof.  I am reaching just over 20 miles a gallon with this full size 4x4 with almost 260 000 kms on it.  The 5 speed M5ODR2 isn't as much of a transmission as this truck could handle, but it gets the job done.  Manual hubs, manual shift transfer case and 3.08:1 gears with rear posi (factory) in an 8.8 carrier works when it is pushed, but is silent when not in use.  The TTb front suspension is a pain in the rear end to have aligned, but gives both the benefits of a solid axle with the ride of independant suspension.  The suspension carries the 2000 pounds plus of salt I carry to salt mall sidewalks with easy....drooping a mere 2 or 3 inches under the heavy load.  Overall I love how this truck performs.  With 145 horsepower is not lightning fast, it's 270 ft-lbs of torque makes sure there is as little downshifting with a load on as possible.