F-250/F-350?

[Redterpos3]

Anyone know the difference between an F-250 and F-350? The tow ratings are pretty much exactly the same? Any important differences in the build quality?

[Redterpos3]

Latest addition: Just ordered weathertech floor liners both front and back. I did review a few of the others mentioned in various posts on here, but decided on these.

Our new truck is getting a lot of presents this Christmas, hmmmm........I guess this is our new "baby," and it needs a lot to protect and take care of it. I may need to drive it in the middle of the night for a while so it can settle down....:B

[Redterpos3]

Lynnmor wrote:
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Redterpos3 wrote:
Latest update: Just received my PA Registration, and included was my Weight Class 3 sticker, so now I know. Now I have to learn what that means, other than more $$ to the state 🙂

Just what I thought more $$ oh well! Good thing I like my truck!;)

[Lynnmor]

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Redterpos3 wrote:
Latest update: Just received my PA Registration, and included was my Weight Class 3 sticker, so now I know. Now I have to learn what that means, other than more $$ to the state 🙂

[Bedlam]

There's a few of us running XL, WT or Tradesman trim. That's where you get some extra payload...

My Ford:


My Ram:

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Bedlam wrote:
The base XL F250 still ships with 17" wheels and base XL F350 with 18". You may see differences once you select higher trim packages.

http://www.ford.com/trucks/superduty/trim/f350xl//viewall/

That's correct, XLT and up all use either 18" or 20" rims. Not to many non commercial guys running XL's on the RV forums though but it is a point worth making I suppose.

[Bedlam]

The base XL F250 still ships with 17" wheels and base XL F350 with 18". You may see differences once you select higher trim packages.


http://www.ford.com/trucks/superduty/trim/f250xl//viewall/

http://www.ford.com/trucks/superduty/trim/f350xl//viewall/

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slapshot12 wrote:
The '15's that I compared do not have different tires. They both have the exact same 20" Michelins.

That's correct. The tires and wheels are the same whether the 18" or 20" option between the 250 and SRW 350. The 250 just comes with the rears at a lower pressure. 65 instead of 80.

[Redterpos3]

Latest update: Just received my PA Registration, and included was my Weight Class 3 sticker, so now I know. Now I have to learn what that means, other than more $$ to the state 🙂

[slapshot12]

The '15's that I compared do not have different tires. They both have the exact same 20" Michelins.

[Slownsy]

The F350 has difrent tyers.
Frank

[IdaD]

Congratulations! These new diesels are absolute beasts, and I love driving mine loaded or unloaded.

[Redterpos3]

Nuther Update: Took delivery Friday evening!! I am now proud owner of a pickup truck (my first):B

I went to the Leer Factory outlet nearby and ordered my Cap. I got a 180 (4-5" taller than the cab) with Front Tilt window (to be able to clean the truck's back window; Sliding Side Doors (didn't know they had these, but are exactly what I had wanted!!!), a Bed Rug, a Leer Locker, Thule Rack, and headliner. Will take 2 weeks to come in, and hopefully installed by 12/30 for our trip on 12/31!!

Now I need to put 1000 miles on it before towing my trailer (so says the book), and adjust my hitch setup. I need to decrease my rise 5". My current setup can decrease 3 1/2" so I'm going to see how things are with that. If not ideal I'll need a different hitch.

Boy this is kinda fun!! Its been almost 16 years (our 2000 van) since buying a fun vehicle like this!! :C

I also need to update my signature line here and get a nice picture to show it off. The day is very foggy here, not so good for pictures and to show off the Metallic Gem Green color, which looks really nice in the sunlight, and black in the shade.

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That is 100% correct and yes, it was 2011 only. 2012+, all SRW's are all vac boost. I assumed we were talking about a touch newer truck is all...

[RedRocket204]

Slight correction... the 2011 F250 SRW and 2011 F350 SRW diesel had different brakes.

Ford Super Duty 2011 Specification wrote:
Brakes — Vacuum-boost (SRW gas and F-250 SRW diesel)
Brakes — Hydro-boost (F-350 SRW diesel and DRW)

I believe that was changed for 2012 and + to where the brakes are now the same. Yes, a minor difference but a difference none the less.

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Those 250 numbers mean exactly nothing. The trucks are identical physically if the 250 has the camper package. If it doesn't, it will be missing the single upper overload spring. However, even if it had the camper package and the spring that comes with it, it would still have the same ratings. The 250 is purposely de-rated on paper and the door sticker to fill a different market segment. Bottom line is a 250 with the camper pkg. is a SRW 350 with different emblems and a different door jamb sticker. So, if you want your 250 to be a 350, add the overload springs (if you don't have the camper pkg already) and pump your rear tires to 80 psi. Done.