Diesel Frame Guidance

[ducksquasher]

Hi All,

Another post about my upcoming upgrade to a diesel (most likely used). Looking at all 3 brands and wanted to ask about their frames. I know that Ford just went to a boxed frame (2017) but I would most likely buy a 2016 or a little older, Chevy is boxed and then I read about hydroformed frames? Pros, cons of any of them? Boxed, C channel, hydroformed? Ford, Dodge or Chevy?

Thanks in advance!

[JIMNLIN]

I frequent haulers forums (working trucks) ....frames are a non issue unless the truck was seriously abused.

[1jeep]

all the trucks ive owned, ford, gm and Dodge ...never had a frame issue, but I also don't overload my trucks.

[Grit_dog]

There's that one Ferd on the interwebs with the buckled frame with the big TC and trailer on the back, don't buy that one! Any other truck should be fine....
Seriously, the old ford frames aren't weak they,re just not as stiff. Buy the truck you like, not the frame.

[73guna]

I'll stir the pot a little. :B

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKMQjm7i2Jw

[DutchmenSport]

I've been a Chevy man for all 62 years of my life and never had problems with any frames, ever on any model of Chevy, car or truck. And as far as the "other brands" (chock, gag, spit! :B 😉 ) ... I've NEVER heard of any of them ever having frame issues either.

[goducks10]

Unless the frame was made by Lippert it would be my last concern.