King of the beasts test (RAM 3500 vs F450)
The report is coming Monday (Ram 3500 DRW vs. F450), but for now, here are the HD trailers they'll be using during the test. Beefy! LINK
Forum Discussion
Perrysburg Dodgeboy wrote:transamz9 wrote:RoyJ wrote:
Ford really needs to update their frame.
Both the RAM and Chevy are on hydroformed and fully boxed frames (the RAM is on 3rd gen, first one in 2007). While Ford's frame design dates back to the first "Superduty", still C-channel at the back.
As for the test, I hope they rate more than just the 0-40 / 60 times. Any chipped truck can run circles around these trucks, but that doesn't mean the weight can be controlled safely.
My '05 Ram is boxed front to rear from the factory.
Your Ram has a full hydroformed frame, Dodge went to them in 2002 on the 1500 and then 03 on the HD trucks.
Don
Yep. I remember when I got my 03, it was a "big deal" to get the fifthwheel hitch installed. Had to get special instructions approved by Dodge to not void the warranty.
