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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Hi Jeff. Welcome to the forum.
Many of the points have been addressed, already and I will confirm that there is a world of difference between a F350 & a F550. Mounting points, frame size, axle, brakes, insurance, registration and the list goes on. But then, what do I know.
Personally, I feel you really need to focus on the use of the vehicle and recognize that there is going to be compromises. As an example, you talk about the tires for off road use. Well, with these you are going to lose capacity that going to a heavier truck would provide, so that is going to be a limiter. Size of the camper and connecting the bed, camper, as well as a hitch (F550 does not come with a spare tire or mounting location (remember it is a different frame and the fuel tank takes the place of the spare tire). The type of frame on an F350 is prohibitive for welding on.
Wasting money on a "pretty" service body,from Douglas Truck Bodies, when there is cheaper and better service bodies locally,not 1800 miles away from you, makes me wonder why you are spending money here and not on the truck?
Good luck.
b
Many of the points have been addressed, already and I will confirm that there is a world of difference between a F350 & a F550. Mounting points, frame size, axle, brakes, insurance, registration and the list goes on. But then, what do I know.
Personally, I feel you really need to focus on the use of the vehicle and recognize that there is going to be compromises. As an example, you talk about the tires for off road use. Well, with these you are going to lose capacity that going to a heavier truck would provide, so that is going to be a limiter. Size of the camper and connecting the bed, camper, as well as a hitch (F550 does not come with a spare tire or mounting location (remember it is a different frame and the fuel tank takes the place of the spare tire). The type of frame on an F350 is prohibitive for welding on.
Wasting money on a "pretty" service body,from Douglas Truck Bodies, when there is cheaper and better service bodies locally,not 1800 miles away from you, makes me wonder why you are spending money here and not on the truck?
Good luck.
b
