And that's the reference in my post, to the article where they released the 390/735 numbers only to have GM beat them, so the new numbers (400/800) were part of a free upgrade in the Fall so that they could regain the title.

What is a little ironic about your statement is that they did release numbers at production, along with brochures stating those numbers. they only changed (increased) the numbers in response to GM. So they did have numbers at production and will do so again. They've said they'll have numbers out "soon".

 

for anyone wanting to see MSRP on Chassis Cab's 350/450/550 the configurator is up and running. Click on Trucks and Vans tab (at top of page) then at the next page, click on Future Vehicles. Click on Chassis Cab (far right) and wait, takes a second to get to the Chassis Cab page.

"Build and Price" showed up, just under the header. Then configure away, still can't find any specs on Payload and Tow Ratings...contacted Ford, via phone, they said that information should be out "soon", which means between now and the end of July? Just kidding, but one tidbit is that any upgrade to the front suspension seems to get you the 7500 lb axle up front.

2017 Super Duty Pickup | Ford Full-Size Trucks

 

What has changed on the '17s that weight distribution is not needed when towing upto 21,000# conventional? It just seems having that much weight on the hitch past the fulcrum (rear axle) it would unload the front axle a good deal.

 

Just did a build on a new 17 gasser and it appears as if the 4:30 gears are not available, is this correct or did I miss something????

 

Im a 2 hr drive fr the closest dealership (Winnipeg) so went for a drive to see the new f250's. Ive been droooling all summer and fall at them on the web. I found one today, a F350. I am disappointed at how tall the back end is. mannn, that looks horiffic. Such a beautiful truck why did they go so high on the rear?. Is the 250 lower?, please tell me yes as I want to order a KR. That 350 today just ruined my dream. I suppose I could lower the rear 5" and front 2". I am at a total loss why the engineers at Ford did this.

 

I just test drove an F250 CC-SWB and the back bumper was as high as the F350 regular cab sitting next to it.
The only difference I saw in the rear suspension was the helper springs on the F350..

 

I drive past a huge Ford dealer almost everyday in my old 94 350. Every time I pass it I look at all the 2016 2/350s and admire how good they look.

Well now they got a 17 next to the 16, and man I almost got sick. I hope the facelift comes sooner than later.

 

So first post but I used to have a 2013 F150 Platinum...

Traded in my 2015 GMC Denali 2500HD for a 2017 F250 Platinum PowerStroke FX4, Ruby Red, 5th wheel and goose neck prep, upfitter switches, spray in liner and ultimate package.

It is quieter than my Duramax, smoother power, nicer ride over heavy dips and bumps like rail road tracks, and stupid amount of features over and above the Denali.

I have to say after owning 4 different Duramax/Allisons, the transmission is not as refined as the Allison and other than the poor sounding stereo, I like it a lot.

Well, the new issue is it sits about 6-8" taller than my GMC and I may have to put a lift kit on my 5th wheel camper (still messing with it). But reading the camper forums, this has been problem with Fords and the new Dodges becuase the camper manufactures in 2010 and back didn't build them tall enough to ride level on the "newer" 3/4 and 1 tons.

 

I'm surprised you find the Allison smoother. I've driven several Allison / Dmax combos and found the Ford tranny to be the smoother operator.

 

The clunks felt and heard going into reverse, the harsh and unpredictable shifts at low speeds, those I don't like. Under power shifts, smooth as silk and comparable to Allison and maybe smoother.

May break in better, we will see.

 

Hmm...mine doesn't seem to have those issues. An errant shift once in a great while, but typically perfectly smooth.

 

Adaptive shifting strategy takes awhile to learn your habits.

 

The 2017 350 seems quiet a bit higher than my 04' F250. can I get it lowered without compromising the ride and interfering with the other components? I am wanting the Platinum. What would 17" wheels change as compared with the 20" that will come on the truck?

 

Very little, I think between 18 and 20 inch rims because the size and profile of the sidewall makes up the difference. My new Sd is a solid 2 inches taller than old 2005 diesel, crew short box with same overload spring packs and 11,500 lb GVW suspension package. I don't know for sure the 17 inch rims will fit over the new 17 brake discs? Do the XL fm come with steel 17 inch rims? Also ,smaller when and tire combo will probably look funny in the large when well.

 

Definitely check them over well, my sunroof glass is cracked, paint missing on door edge and the console had a chunk missing out of it. Not to impressed with the quality. Dealer is in process of ordering parts.