Big 3 Test Drive

[F350DRW1]

Looking to buy new dually. So....I drive the Dodge, the Chevy, and the new [to me] F350 with IFS. All were 4 door, top of the line. And automatics. The Dodge is so quiet you can barely tell its a diesel. Interior is cheezy, has no room to speak of, and the whole truck feels small. Almost felt like the rear was out of alignment, like it was tracking. I had no shot at sitting in the back...guess thats why they sell the mega-cab, which this wasn't. Felt very sanitized and distant from the experience of a truck. The Chevy, which had a little turbo noise, was fast. Looks like a 1500 series with child bearing hips. Tires are too small for wheel wells, rear end bounces bad. Interior is cramped. I took out a Ford F350 KR FX4 with all the goodies including Tow Boss...well, you know the rest.

 

[police stroker]

The July 06 Diesel Power mag that just came out did an article on all three trucks in DRW form. It's a good article you might want to pick it up allthough your prob. going to stick with the FORD right!!!????

 

[F350DRW1]

The July 06 Diesel Power mag that just came out did an article on all three trucks in DRW form. It's a good article you might want to pick it up allthough your prob. going to stick with the FORD right!!!????

Looks like F350 #4 is gonna be a reality. Gotta look around a little. drove everything else to see what they were like.

 

[powerboatr]

chevys little wheels on a dually, yep thats what i found ODD to and plain steel wheels no ptions for alum and no 4.10 rear end or 4.30, they are so focused on mpg empty it kills towing performance
if ford would get onboard with a little more comfy seat, it would be close to perfect. (cooling air flow through the seat pan )
my tow boss is perfect for my towing needs and nobody can touch the 26k gcvwr.
even all loaded up with me and moma and the dog we still are rated to pull 17,500 lbs

 

[ranger boy]

Looks like F350 #4 is gonna be a reality. Gotta look around a little. drove everything else to see what they were like.

I drove the 'other ones' also before purchasing.


The Duracrap wasn't powerful back then, the Cummins was great, I just hated the way it sounded.


You know the rest.