Ram dually vs Ford dually Frame Flex Comparison
Interesting vid. Should they be strong enough to bend, or is a rigid frame better? Frame Flex Vid
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What is interesting about the test is now much more stress is placed on the frame with DRW which is not obvious though the wheels are further out from the frame and generate a leveraged loading of the frame.
For makes 3 different frames with this category for the F-350 pickup, F-450 pickup, and the F-450 chassis cab truck. No reason for Ford to go to this expense if it was not important and these differences coincide with increased payload and towing capacity.
GM made its 2500/3500 frames stronger starting in 2011 and Ram did the same in 2013 (first with only the 3500 and now with the 2500 truck frame as well) and they both did this when increasing the tow load capacity and rating for their trucks.
It does also affect handling and no surprise that more Ford truck owners find themselves investing in aftermarket upgrades like the Big Wig anti-sway bars.
For makes 3 different frames with this category for the F-350 pickup, F-450 pickup, and the F-450 chassis cab truck. No reason for Ford to go to this expense if it was not important and these differences coincide with increased payload and towing capacity.
GM made its 2500/3500 frames stronger starting in 2011 and Ram did the same in 2013 (first with only the 3500 and now with the 2500 truck frame as well) and they both did this when increasing the tow load capacity and rating for their trucks.
It does also affect handling and no surprise that more Ford truck owners find themselves investing in aftermarket upgrades like the Big Wig anti-sway bars.
