Why an F250 over F350 6.7 Diesel Crew Cab

larry barnhart wrote:
Nice to hear from Ricatic again.

chevman

x2. Welcome back!

I took the emblems off my truck so nobody would know what it is! Lol! Funny though I still have people ask.

Nice to hear from Ricatic again.

chevman

ricatic wrote:

ppine wrote:
I agree about the leaf springs and differentials. The bearing are also somewhat different on the one ton. I bought one in 2002 and would not trade it for a brand new Japanese truck.

It amazes me that this error remains in the Ford literature and is subsequently regurgitated here by posters...the axle diameter difference in the literature only applies to the axle assembly on the dually F350 which is supplied by Dana...the SRW F350 and the F250 use identical Ford Sterling manufactured assemblies...in fact...according to my BIL who is the number 2 in command at Ford Axle Sterling in Sterling Heights, Mi, has told me that the assemblies are not identified at the plant as to whether they will be installed is a F350 or F250...that decision is made at the truck plant and is determined by brakes, springs and the spacer block that are installed on the identical axle assemblies shipped from the Ford Sterling Axle plant..
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Regards

Ricatic,
Ford no longer uses the Sterling assembly on the SRW F350 starting in 2017.

ppine wrote:
I agree about the leaf springs and differentials. The bearing are also somewhat different on the one ton. I bought one in 2002 and would not trade it for a brand new Japanese truck.

It amazes me that this error remains in the Ford literature and is subsequently regurgitated here by posters...the axle diameter difference in the literature only applies to the axle assembly on the dually F350 which is supplied by Dana...the SRW F350 and the F250 use identical Ford Sterling manufactured assemblies...in fact...according to my BIL who is the number 2 in command at Ford Axle Sterling in Sterling Heights, Mi, has told me that the assemblies are not identified at the plant as to whether they will be installed is a F350 or F250...that decision is made at the truck plant and is determined by brakes, springs and the spacer block that are installed on the identical axle assemblies shipped from the Ford Sterling Axle plant..
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Regards

OH48Lt wrote:
It depends on how the F250 is equipped. If it has the 10K package, its the same as a F350 except for 2" vs 4" blocks on the rear and the sticker on the door frame.

Not correct, at least on the '15's. My neighbor and I had the exact same truck, mine a 250 and his a 350, before i upgraded to the '17. My GVW was 10k, his was 11.5k. In addition to the different bigger block, there is also an extra leaf in the spring. My CCC was 2150 and his is 32xx.

With the '17+, the 350's have a totally different rear axle.

Cummins12V98 wrote:
May want to watch this YouTube vid!

New F250, New Big Toy Hauler, Air bags, 4" lift, Aftermarket tires, Marginal hitch all went wrong on maiden voyage.

"CHP 5th Wheel And Truck Accident Heavy Duty Towing Ride Along Ep 177"

The fancy chrome piece on the fenders stating F250 or F350 would have made no difference. He was probably within all weights of the door sticker.

I’ve said for years the door sticker is only good until sold. Raising the truck, putting oversized tires on it, etc rendered the factory ratings on the door stickers worthless. The owner most likely got his info from RV.net and I’ll be surprised if he doesn’t replace it doing the same thing over again expecting different results.

It depends on how the F250 is equipped. If it has the 10K package, its the same as a F350 except for 2" vs 4" blocks on the rear and the sticker on the door frame.

In some states, having a 1-ton rated pickup means you get to buy more expensive plates, and buy more expensive insurance. It also makes you liable for the 10K commercial laws, if you look like a commercial truck (signage, ladder racks in some states, etc) We're not talking about the 26K commercial stuff, but the 10K COMMERCIAL laws.

If you're not going to do commercial hauling with the truck, and you live in a state that doesn't tax the **** outa ya, get the F350 for the few extra hundred bucks it costs.

I agree about the leaf springs and differentials. The bearing are also somewhat different on the one ton. I bought one in 2002 and would not trade it for a brand new Japanese truck.

Because some people just can't escape the past. The "3/4 ton" moniker was given decades ago, and while it may have meant a significantly different truck then, it doesn't today. When it comes to trucks though, old habits die hard. Real hard. I do, however agree with those that have said there is a "legal, or technical" reason to de-rate them for some states, areas etc.