2017 F-450 Super Ike Gaunlet

Cummins12V98 wrote:

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.

Not to pop your bubble but every single F450 I have seen has air bags towing a DRV because the AZZ would be dragging otherwise. The low 9,100# RAWR explains it.

Just look at any 450 side by side with a RAM 3500 you will be surprised that they are very similar. The rear axle was larger in the 450 but many components are smaller on the 450.

Nice they have improved their ratings.

Smaller components than a 3500? Name ONE.

Air bags...you mean just like the leveling air bags that come on the Ram?? Not sure what your comparing there, yeah it's great it's a Ram factory option, but still needed on the Rams to maintain ride height at higher weights.

I think we've already established the #9100 RAWR is a product of staying under the 14k Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and nothing more.