We Own Work: My 2017 Super Duty Experience
#1112
#1113
What exactly are we looking at here?
Is this a rubber damper for the hitch assembly?
Kind of looks like the MOR/ryde rear spring hangers I have on my truck.
Is this a rubber damper for the hitch assembly?
Kind of looks like the MOR/ryde rear spring hangers I have on my truck.
#1114
FlexFuel gives considerably better performance (increases power) but with considerably worse fuel economy. I ran it a few times in my 6.2L trucks. Although it's cheaper than gasoline, the mpg is so low that running costs are cheaper with gas. But you can feel the stronger engine output.
#1115
#1116
What exactly are we looking at here?
Is this a rubber damper for the hitch assembly?
Kind of looks like the MOR/ryde rear spring hangers I have on my truck.
Is this a rubber damper for the hitch assembly?
Kind of looks like the MOR/ryde rear spring hangers I have on my truck.
#1117
#1119
For the hitch?
Forgot about my other question - With the DRW loaded, heavy trailer and 2500 pounds or more ion the pin, is there still a driveway vibration. And if so, is it more pronounced with the the heavier you foot gets?
Mine was bad, had the driveshaft changed and now it is still there but tolerable.
Mine was bad, had the driveshaft changed and now it is still there but tolerable.
#1120
#1121
The ability to stow these on board looks nice but that is a huge angle at the top of the ramp. I purchased a pair of aluminum ramps from CT for around $200 which are longer and arched rated at 1200 lbs. The arch makes a huge difference at the tailgate since the transition is gradual all the way up the ramp and then almost flat at the tailgate. Does not seem like much until sitting in the seat of a relatively tall side by side and then up 40 inches in the air too. Steep ramps also lead to traction issues if wet without a running start and that too is not a place to be slipping. I like the connection at the tailgate.
#1122
#1124
The ability to stow these on board looks nice but that is a huge angle at the top of the ramp. I purchased a pair of aluminum ramps from CT for around $200 which are longer and arched rated at 1200 lbs. The arch makes a huge difference at the tailgate since the transition is gradual all the way up the ramp and then almost flat at the tailgate. Does not seem like much until sitting in the seat of a relatively tall side by side and then up 40 inches in the air too. Steep ramps also lead to traction issues if wet without a running start and that too is not a place to be slipping. I like the connection at the tailgate.
#1125
I know several people already commented on the F250's low payloads reported on some of the window stickers. I was hoping to see numbers around the 3K mark, which would follow what the '16 Payload Selector tab has. So maybe the numbers would be higher in an XLT SCab, LB configuration. Obviously these trucks on display are optioned to the hilt, so they're going to chew into payload capability.
I know, I know....some people from Alaska can't wrap their minds around a purpose for the F250, but believe it or not, there are a lot of us who want more capability than a F150, but don't need the F350...and we even want a gas engine because we don't tow much. (I'd love a diesel, but unfortunately, its too expensive of an option for me to justify - add in the extra risk of very costly repairs out of warranty - and also add in that most people say if you're not working it hard, its more harmful to the engine).
I might be out of luck on height, too. These new SD's are tall buggers. I have standard 7' garage doors and also use a city parking garage twice a month which has a 6'11" height allowance. I'm starting to feel like I might get cheated out of a new SD.
How much bigger will these trucks be in 10 more years? It'd be interesting to do a side by side spec sheet comparison of the dimensions of the '17 and, say an '04. (choosing that one since I owned one).
Final conclusion for me, though? These trucks look the business, guys. Holy heck are they good looking trucks. And I want one in the driveway...now!
I know, I know....some people from Alaska can't wrap their minds around a purpose for the F250, but believe it or not, there are a lot of us who want more capability than a F150, but don't need the F350...and we even want a gas engine because we don't tow much. (I'd love a diesel, but unfortunately, its too expensive of an option for me to justify - add in the extra risk of very costly repairs out of warranty - and also add in that most people say if you're not working it hard, its more harmful to the engine).
I might be out of luck on height, too. These new SD's are tall buggers. I have standard 7' garage doors and also use a city parking garage twice a month which has a 6'11" height allowance. I'm starting to feel like I might get cheated out of a new SD.
How much bigger will these trucks be in 10 more years? It'd be interesting to do a side by side spec sheet comparison of the dimensions of the '17 and, say an '04. (choosing that one since I owned one).
Final conclusion for me, though? These trucks look the business, guys. Holy heck are they good looking trucks. And I want one in the driveway...now!