Modding an F-350 up or an F-550 down for TC
Given that you can get the same engine in an F-350 and F-550, which do you think would be better - beefing up the suspension and brakes on an F-350 so you don't need a custom bed, or buying an F-550 a...
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gitpicker2009 wrote:
Recycler, as a matter of fact, I just did that.
I was using an 07 Ram 3500 dually, with stabil loads, air bags, and Rancho 9000xls, but found an 08 Ram 4500 that I fell in love with and bought it.
I'll be posting the pics soon, but I can tell you- there's a world of difference!
Ram 3500 maxed out at 12,200 total weight, the 4500 handles 16,400 and that's with 4 wheel drive!
I set the camper down on it, and it barely moved 2 inches. I won't need air bags or stabil loads on this one.
yep the 99 f550 i was looking at was rated at 17,500 and being as i figure my franklin is going to weigh about 5,000 when done i figured the extra capcity would be nice..
