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Hello all. We are about to pull the trigger on a 2022 Northern Lite 10-2LEDB and a 2022 DRW RAM 3500 4x4 with the bigger diesel and Aison transmission. One big question, however. I am considering...
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I think the aesthetics is a consideration especially if the TC is off. If you need a plain work truck/flatbed for another reason that is a different story. DW and I prefer the looks of the pickup bed as well. I also use it with a tonneau cover on it during Winter.
There are some very good looking flatbeds though, so you should be able to improve the looks over a more spartan body if you want. Either by having a fiberglass one with some curves, or painting a flatbed to match the truck paint.
As far as 19.5s go, other than not being able to air down which can't be overcome, some 19.5 tires do ride a lot better than other 19.5s. Of course, there is the added benefit of tougher sidewalls, a stronger suspension, tighter turning, better brakes of my F450 when I was choosing between a F450 and F350. Also, Sulastic hangers can also make the rear softer on a Ford. I don't know if they make similar rubber mounted spring mounted perches to make the unloaded ride better even on the stronger truck. You can also go with an air suspension.
There are some very good looking flatbeds though, so you should be able to improve the looks over a more spartan body if you want. Either by having a fiberglass one with some curves, or painting a flatbed to match the truck paint.
As far as 19.5s go, other than not being able to air down which can't be overcome, some 19.5 tires do ride a lot better than other 19.5s. Of course, there is the added benefit of tougher sidewalls, a stronger suspension, tighter turning, better brakes of my F450 when I was choosing between a F450 and F350. Also, Sulastic hangers can also make the rear softer on a Ford. I don't know if they make similar rubber mounted spring mounted perches to make the unloaded ride better even on the stronger truck. You can also go with an air suspension.
