Just ordered my third 6.7
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Just ordered my third 6.7
so I guess that says something about the trucks. I've had more than my share of troubles but having owned both major competitors, I am happy to be headed back. Can't wait to hear the whoosh and snarl. Platinum package, platinum paint, F250 4x4 crew SB. Honestly all three are good trucks. I can advise avoiding the (2014 non-Aisin) Ram just based on dangerously dim headlights and rough shifts, but those sorts of things don't bother other folks, or have aftermarket fixes. Had the itch so I shopped and drove and read, asked the wife's permission-- in the end I couldn't resist the availability of cab heat, useful mirrors, good looks, and lots of power. I do covet the new GM interior, fuel capacity, and front suspension, but just can't deal with the boxiness and GM baggage. Enough hand-wringing. The order is in, for an eye-popping $68k sticker. 
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Congrats..........
Now the hard part.........waiting for Santa to deliver......
Yep.....they are not cheap.......
My 2nd F-350 6.7 PSD is on order. A dually this time....King Ranch.
Had a 2008 RAM 6.7 cummins.......bunch of smog control problems. Then in 2011 went for my 1st Ford. Very happy.
Now the hard part.........waiting for Santa to deliver......
Yep.....they are not cheap.......
My 2nd F-350 6.7 PSD is on order. A dually this time....King Ranch.
Had a 2008 RAM 6.7 cummins.......bunch of smog control problems. Then in 2011 went for my 1st Ford. Very happy.
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Congrats,
My 2nd 6.7 is on a rail car headed to Oregon now. No complaints about the first one, it is a great truck, just decided that I needed a long bed and then sequences took over and the new truck will have a few extra goodies that the 2012 doesn't have. I am looking forward to the gen 2 engine and all that it has to offer including the exhaust brake for towing.
Pat
My 2nd 6.7 is on a rail car headed to Oregon now. No complaints about the first one, it is a great truck, just decided that I needed a long bed and then sequences took over and the new truck will have a few extra goodies that the 2012 doesn't have. I am looking forward to the gen 2 engine and all that it has to offer including the exhaust brake for towing.
Pat
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Thanks guys.
$68k is a bargain if it keeps me safe and entertained. Oh and the occasion hauling job.
More like $63k with rebates, less trade.
Decided to take the moonroof, just to fry my bald spot and let out hot air
And, supplemental cab heat to keep it in
Skipped the FX4 this time as I never go off road. Still want good AT tires though. My hope is the stock shocks will be a little tamer in terms of bump and skitter.
The new Ram 2500 suspension is rear coil and pretty awesome now, but I am not sure what the point is when STILL no OEM airbags or leveling, and they insist on 80 lbs inflation at all times.
If I'm not mistaken the Ford 6.7 is the only one that makes turbo noise. Hope to have it by Dec. Can't wait!
$68k is a bargain if it keeps me safe and entertained. Oh and the occasion hauling job.
More like $63k with rebates, less trade.
Decided to take the moonroof, just to fry my bald spot and let out hot air
And, supplemental cab heat to keep it in
Skipped the FX4 this time as I never go off road. Still want good AT tires though. My hope is the stock shocks will be a little tamer in terms of bump and skitter.
The new Ram 2500 suspension is rear coil and pretty awesome now, but I am not sure what the point is when STILL no OEM airbags or leveling, and they insist on 80 lbs inflation at all times.
If I'm not mistaken the Ford 6.7 is the only one that makes turbo noise. Hope to have it by Dec. Can't wait!
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Thanks guys.
$68k is a bargain if it keeps me safe and entertained. Oh and the occasion hauling job.
More like $63k with rebates, less trade.
Decided to take the moonroof, just to fry my bald spot and let out hot air
And, supplemental cab heat to keep it in
Skipped the FX4 this time as I never go off road. Still want good AT tires though. My hope is the stock shocks will be a little tamer in terms of bump and skitter.
The new Ram 2500 suspension is rear coil and pretty awesome now, but I am not sure what the point is when STILL no OEM airbags or leveling, and they insist on 80 lbs inflation at all times.
If I'm not mistaken the Ford 6.7 is the only one that makes turbo noise. Hope to have it by Dec. Can't wait!
$68k is a bargain if it keeps me safe and entertained. Oh and the occasion hauling job.
More like $63k with rebates, less trade.
Decided to take the moonroof, just to fry my bald spot and let out hot air
And, supplemental cab heat to keep it in
Skipped the FX4 this time as I never go off road. Still want good AT tires though. My hope is the stock shocks will be a little tamer in terms of bump and skitter.
The new Ram 2500 suspension is rear coil and pretty awesome now, but I am not sure what the point is when STILL no OEM airbags or leveling, and they insist on 80 lbs inflation at all times.
If I'm not mistaken the Ford 6.7 is the only one that makes turbo noise. Hope to have it by Dec. Can't wait!
Been working well on my 2011 F-350 SRW
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Front: 65 psi
Rear: 80 psi
Once the dually arrives.....I'll learn another set of pressures for the rear.
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For my DRW I am running mostly 65 psi all around. Even with 4K in the bed at times it seems to be good.
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Sticker is for max loads, and trumps the tire manufacturer. (It shouldn't, not saying I agree or like it.)
My limited understanding is this: low tires will overheat and fail due to internal friction when they flex too much/too fast in too high an ambient temp (assuming sidewalls are stiff enough to prevent even worse troubles).
I want to experiment a bit but many vehicles won't let you adjust the empty load settings, so you get an annoying alarm. Ram used to have a light load button, no longer.
Also, traction>comfort. I am not sure where the sweet spot would be. For me, winter use is one of the main advantages of heavy 4x4 vehicles on more aggressive tires.
My limited understanding is this: low tires will overheat and fail due to internal friction when they flex too much/too fast in too high an ambient temp (assuming sidewalls are stiff enough to prevent even worse troubles).
I want to experiment a bit but many vehicles won't let you adjust the empty load settings, so you get an annoying alarm. Ram used to have a light load button, no longer.
Also, traction>comfort. I am not sure where the sweet spot would be. For me, winter use is one of the main advantages of heavy 4x4 vehicles on more aggressive tires.
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Sticker is for max loads, and trumps the tire manufacturer. (It shouldn't, not saying I agree or like it.)
My limited understanding is this: low tires will overheat and fail due to internal friction when they flex too much/too fast in too high an ambient temp (assuming sidewalls are stiff enough to prevent even worse troubles).
I want to experiment a bit but many vehicles won't let you adjust the empty load settings, so you get an annoying alarm. Ram used to have a light load button, no longer.
Also, traction>comfort. I am not sure where the sweet spot would be. For me, winter use is one of the main advantages of heavy 4x4 vehicles on more aggressive tires.
My limited understanding is this: low tires will overheat and fail due to internal friction when they flex too much/too fast in too high an ambient temp (assuming sidewalls are stiff enough to prevent even worse troubles).
I want to experiment a bit but many vehicles won't let you adjust the empty load settings, so you get an annoying alarm. Ram used to have a light load button, no longer.
Also, traction>comfort. I am not sure where the sweet spot would be. For me, winter use is one of the main advantages of heavy 4x4 vehicles on more aggressive tires.
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With my SRW I just kept all four at 80 psi. Course I am always hauling or towing..But once in a while empty as well.
Got great tire wear and fuel mileage with the type of tires I ran as well.
Got great tire wear and fuel mileage with the type of tires I ran as well.