DRW or SRW
I've read a lot of topics on here about how safe (or not safe) it is to pull a trailer that is close to the max towing capacity of the truck. What I'd like to read here is actual experience (not opini...
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taken wrote:1jeep wrote:
taken, im not sure what drw your friend bought but I can tell you my 2016 drw rides worse unloaded than the srw did.
Also you mention getting a f450 in your future, why you skipping the 350drw? I bought a f350 drw with the heavy tow capacity which gave me the same wide track front axle as the 450, the gvwr of both are the same 14k lbs, but the 450 s a little heavier giving it less payload. Maybe these numbers will change for 2017 as mine is a 2016.
I am skipping the 350 DRW for a few reasons. For the 2017 redesign, the HD tow package is gone with the wide track front axle and 4.30's. The 6.7 DRW 350 now comes with 3.55's with optional 4.10's but no wide track option. I also want the stability of the 19.5 tires on the 450. (They look better too...) There are other upgrades over the 350DRW but you get the idea. The payload thing is a game as Ford needs to keep the 450 under class 5. It's grossly underrated to do so. The Dana S130 rear axle is rated to 16k by itself! Plus the 450 rides better than the DRW 350...
I've heard many speak of the 19.5 tires. I had no idea they made that much of a difference. I'll have to take a closer look.
