2017 F350
What people think about 2017 F350,good ,bad ?
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You're right, it's not too hard to figure out, one look under the trucks at the rear axles and brakes and it's obvious which one is built to carry more weight.:R Can you seriously compare the Dana 80 in the Ram 3500 to the Dana S130 in the F450?? Ones rated for 11k from the manufacturer, the other for 16k. Seems like pretty simple math to me.
This has been discussed to death. The only reason the RAWR is lower is due to Ford's desire to stay under the 14,000 GVWR.
So you can continue to ignore the higher GCVW ratings, the higher 5th wheel tow ratings, better brakes, better turning radius better HP,larger cab, better tow mirrors etc. if you like, but the big dog on the block is currently the F450, and for 2017 expect the gap to widen with the weight loss the superduties are receiving.
I do agree on the airbag issue, it would be nice if Ford offered a factory air ride similar to a Kelderman setup, or even the Ram's optional self leveling system. I too put bags on my F450 right out of the gate, as I do with all my trucks.
I will say however that for how I use my truck, the lower rear ride height helps considerably in getting tools in and out.
This has been discussed to death. The only reason the RAWR is lower is due to Ford's desire to stay under the 14,000 GVWR.
So you can continue to ignore the higher GCVW ratings, the higher 5th wheel tow ratings, better brakes, better turning radius better HP,larger cab, better tow mirrors etc. if you like, but the big dog on the block is currently the F450, and for 2017 expect the gap to widen with the weight loss the superduties are receiving.
I do agree on the airbag issue, it would be nice if Ford offered a factory air ride similar to a Kelderman setup, or even the Ram's optional self leveling system. I too put bags on my F450 right out of the gate, as I do with all my trucks.
I will say however that for how I use my truck, the lower rear ride height helps considerably in getting tools in and out.
