Still can't decide between DRW or SRW?
A few weeks ago I broke my own cardinal rule and arrived at the cg after dark. The last 20 or so miles had been driven in deepening darkness on a twisting 2 lane in the Kentucky foothills. Had been a ...
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As far as comparing SRW 19.5" to DRW 17" I have this to add,
First Superduty: 1995.5 F350 7.3 DRW CCLB 4x4 17" E rated stock suspension
Next Superduty: 2003 F350 7.3 SRW CCLB 4x4 19.5" G rated tires Rickson wheels Extra rear overload springs, Timbrens, larger rear sway bar
My experience was that the DRW always felt more stable with the truck camper in it. With bumper pull trailers the difference was less noticeable.
I eventually switched back to an 18" wheel and E rated Toyo MT's on the SRW and felt it was a better compromise for where we traveled, as the 19.5's rode too harsh empty, and didn't work well in the sand.
When it came time to get a new truck, the SRW wasn't even on my radar. Even with the 19.5's the newer F450 rides better than how I had the F350 SRW set up.
As stated earlier, the wide track front axle and tighter turning radius more than make up for any extra width when parking or going through drive thru's.
First Superduty: 1995.5 F350 7.3 DRW CCLB 4x4 17" E rated stock suspension
Next Superduty: 2003 F350 7.3 SRW CCLB 4x4 19.5" G rated tires Rickson wheels Extra rear overload springs, Timbrens, larger rear sway bar
My experience was that the DRW always felt more stable with the truck camper in it. With bumper pull trailers the difference was less noticeable.
I eventually switched back to an 18" wheel and E rated Toyo MT's on the SRW and felt it was a better compromise for where we traveled, as the 19.5's rode too harsh empty, and didn't work well in the sand.
When it came time to get a new truck, the SRW wasn't even on my radar. Even with the 19.5's the newer F450 rides better than how I had the F350 SRW set up.
As stated earlier, the wide track front axle and tighter turning radius more than make up for any extra width when parking or going through drive thru's.
