1 ton SRW debate
Unlike most truck posts-I am looking to start a brand war!
I am shopping for a replacement for my DuraMax CC SB (which has been an awesome powertrain). But the truck is getting old and I need more payload. I am looking at 1 ton Gas, SRW, CC, LB. For the last 30 years I have driven all GM trucks.
It has been extremely frustrating trying to stay with GM. I cannot find any 1 tons, forget about long beds, SRW, or the new 6.6l gas engine. I cannot even find one to test drive. The salesman (who I have worked with for many years) cannot not even tell me when/where to find such a truck. It seems that all GM is building is trucks for the Home Depot crowd. I have been looking for a couple of months and need to pull the trigger soon. I attribute the lack of inventory to the strike last fall.
So I have decided to look at Ford and Ram. I have a few questions and would like overall feedback, especially from those that own the latest generation of these gas trucks.
Can anyone compare the Ford 6.2 l 6 speed to the new 10 speed?
How about the Ram 6.4l 6 speed to the new 8 speed?
Are the new trannies more efficient?
I have recently driven;
Ford 6.2l 6 speed. For some reason the truck I drove felt sluggish and the steering was “spongy”. XLT base.
Ford 6.2l 10 speed. This truck felt much lighter on it’s feet and was a real nice truck. For some reason the overall experience of this truck was nicer than the 6 speed. XLT Premium pkg. Made me wonder if there was a front end issue or tire inflation issue with the 6 speed ford I drove.
Ram 6.4l 8 speed. Peppy, nice steeering. A little more bouncy in the ride than the Ford. Tradesman pkg.
I have pretty much given up on GM and am between the Ford with 10 speed or Ram with 8 speed. I am leaning toward Ford.
I tow 10k lbs, but also haul 4k lbs in the bed so payload is more of a concern than tow capacity.
Let the fun begin!
Thx, Bill
I am shopping for a replacement for my DuraMax CC SB (which has been an awesome powertrain). But the truck is getting old and I need more payload. I am looking at 1 ton Gas, SRW, CC, LB. For the last 30 years I have driven all GM trucks.
It has been extremely frustrating trying to stay with GM. I cannot find any 1 tons, forget about long beds, SRW, or the new 6.6l gas engine. I cannot even find one to test drive. The salesman (who I have worked with for many years) cannot not even tell me when/where to find such a truck. It seems that all GM is building is trucks for the Home Depot crowd. I have been looking for a couple of months and need to pull the trigger soon. I attribute the lack of inventory to the strike last fall.
So I have decided to look at Ford and Ram. I have a few questions and would like overall feedback, especially from those that own the latest generation of these gas trucks.
Can anyone compare the Ford 6.2 l 6 speed to the new 10 speed?
How about the Ram 6.4l 6 speed to the new 8 speed?
Are the new trannies more efficient?
I have recently driven;
Ford 6.2l 6 speed. For some reason the truck I drove felt sluggish and the steering was “spongy”. XLT base.
Ford 6.2l 10 speed. This truck felt much lighter on it’s feet and was a real nice truck. For some reason the overall experience of this truck was nicer than the 6 speed. XLT Premium pkg. Made me wonder if there was a front end issue or tire inflation issue with the 6 speed ford I drove.
Ram 6.4l 8 speed. Peppy, nice steeering. A little more bouncy in the ride than the Ford. Tradesman pkg.
I have pretty much given up on GM and am between the Ford with 10 speed or Ram with 8 speed. I am leaning toward Ford.
I tow 10k lbs, but also haul 4k lbs in the bed so payload is more of a concern than tow capacity.
Let the fun begin!
Thx, Bill
