One thing I don't like...
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One thing I don't like...
Just picked up my 350 on Saturday and I discovered the first thing I don't like about the new truck. Opened the hood to stare at the engine for a bit. Realized that I really could not really see it because I'm not tall enough. The trouble started for me when I decided to close the hood! Man, that thing is UP there! 
I made sure that nobody(wife) was looking and grabbed a step ladder.
I made sure that nobody(wife) was looking and grabbed a step ladder.
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I'm about 5' 6 3/4", however I have a couple of plastic steps to sit or stand on for garden or maintenance use that raises me some 20-24 inches. That, in the past, has allowed me to put oil/trans fluid in while the truck is on the ramps. Scrming- from your picture, I am going to see less of the engine than my v10.
Thanks all,
Russ
Thanks all,
Russ
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I've been thinking about a Go Rhino brush guard with the built-in step... since I can't reach anything with out a step ladder! LOL
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On the other hand, my head is close to the roofs interior, seat is all the way down and angled far enough back for my 1 year old to kick my seat (greeeaaaat). Not alot of room for those with the moonroof.
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You know you're short when you're counting the 1/4's. 
I hadn't ever thought much about it since I'm 6'1" but it is a long reach.
The thing I don't like is I can't wipe the center of the hood or windshield when washing it without a step stool now.
I hadn't ever thought much about it since I'm 6'1" but it is a long reach.
The thing I don't like is I can't wipe the center of the hood or windshield when washing it without a step stool now.
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