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Trackrig
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May 24, 2017

Ride difference between a F250 and and F450?

I currently have a 2005 Ford F250 4X4 CC long bed diesel. As far as I'm concerned it rides nice as can be, almost like a Caddy. In about two years I want to upgrade to a heavier dually for some equipment trailers I have that are marginal with an F250.

I could go to an F350, but depending on the ride, does an F450 have a much harsher ride? I'd buy used, probably a 2012 to a 2015 and it would be the same configuration as the current truck. Though I'm retired, it would be my daily driver.

Anyone with an F450 please let me know how it rides.

Bill

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  • I have a 2013 F-450 which, as mentioned in another post, is really a glorified F-350. Beginning with the 2015 (?) I believe the F-450 became significantly different.
  • There's a guy on YouTube who went from a 2011 F250 to a 2016 F450. In his videos he reviews various trucks and RVs. His channel is called Big Truck Big RV. Here's his review of his F450. In it he compares the ride to his F250 to that of the F450.
  • That's good to hear. Yes, it would have to be a CC, I carry too much junk with me going back and forth to Fbks.

    Bill
  • Depends if it's a pickup or C&C. Pickup is a glorified F350 wide track with a bigger rear axle so plenty more stout but not really rougher. Rear springs are actually softer in some models than the 350.
    I've been driving a newer F550 dump truck a bit recently. Actually surprised it's not that harsh empty, but the dump bed probably weighs 2000lbs or something.

    450 pickups are sweet....and I'm not a ford guy. Get great turning radius for a 22' long 4x4 and a huge rear axle that is bombproof, all in a pickup truck size package.

    Drove a 2010? maybe 09 F450 pickup and it was cush! Same with a new 350 wide track. Felt like the same trucks. Still big trucks but they don't drive like a covered wagon.