2017 Ford Super Duty Review: First Drive
pickuptrucks.com Nice review of the new Ford Super Duty. I wish Ford used a heavier trailer for testing but overall this looks like a solid upgrade over the previous model. The looks are slowly g...
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Time will tell I guess. I have to say I wasn't real impressed with the "tuned" suspension in the Ram 3500 DRW I test drove. Ride seemed pretty harsh to me.
I'm not saying the F450 rides like a caddy either. But I remain skeptical that Ford's new boxed frame wasn't more in response to pressure to squelch the competitors negative ads than any real need. Radiators can easily be isolated from frame twist to prevent failure a lot cheaper than a frame re-design.
If the new frame makes the truck ride and perform better, great, I'll be happy to be proved wrong, If it rides similar and just increases the repair costs for minor accidents, I'll be disappointed.
I'm not saying the F450 rides like a caddy either. But I remain skeptical that Ford's new boxed frame wasn't more in response to pressure to squelch the competitors negative ads than any real need. Radiators can easily be isolated from frame twist to prevent failure a lot cheaper than a frame re-design.
If the new frame makes the truck ride and perform better, great, I'll be happy to be proved wrong, If it rides similar and just increases the repair costs for minor accidents, I'll be disappointed.
