2017 F-450 Super Ike Gaunlet

Threebigfords wrote:

jus2shy wrote:
OK, has nobody noticed that in the night vision shots, you can see a glow emanating from the engine bay through the wheel well? I almost wonder if the pipes are glowing red with the tow test they're putting down. I wouldn't be surprised, but they certainly are wringing her out. It also shows that They're meeting the SAE J standard for towing. The truck slowed down by the top of the hill, but it maintained above the minimum 35mph speed it needed to. But it did slowdown at max GCWR.

Good on Ford. The 450 is finally the monster it should be.

?? FINALLY ??

I beg to differ. The F450 has been a monster again since 2015 when they went back to the 10 lug axles. Sure there was a hiatus from 2011-2014 when it was a glorified F350, but that ended a couple model years ago. Anyone who thinks the 2015+ F450's are not the true towing kings for any 5th wheel RV out there, have either never driven one, or never looked under one.

I was actually a little disappointed that they dropped the S130 axle in 2017, but I guess I can understand why with the new aluminum M300 weight savings, but I'd rather have the 12.2" Dia gears from the S130 personally.

And for those saying the F450 may have a stout rear axle but is still limited by the tires/springs?....Really? Where is this supposed weak link? Is it the G-rated 19.5" tires that come stock rated for 15000lbs on the rear?? Or the extra thick leaf springs unique to the F450?? Oh I know, it must be the massive brakes that come on the F450 right??

All the naysayers should just be happy that Ford continues to push the technology/capabilities forward on these trucks, it will eventually be adopted by the competition providing better trucks no matter which brand you choose.

Well said... the F450 has and continues to be the king of trucks. I'm sure the others will be forced to step up to the plate.