Bed choice, and why

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Dec 19, 2023 | 12:35 PM

#76

WXboy

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There are some great points to be made for the 8' box, but I always go with the short box because, especially in the case of these Super Duty trucks, it already take 3/4ths of an acre to turn one around. And, when I park at work or at the store I don't want half of my truck sticking out in traffic.

Dec 19, 2023 | 02:23 PM

#77

redford

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I think a 4x4 regular cab 5.5 foot bed F-250 would make a fun truck.

Dec 19, 2023 | 02:40 PM

#78

Quad Racer

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I chose the 6.5’ bed. Didn’t really consider the long bed as isn’t really need it. What I would’ve liked was to get a bed without the steps on the sides !!!!

Dec 19, 2023 | 03:05 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by redford

I think a 4x4 regular cab 5.5 foot bed F-250 would make a fun truck.

I would pay good money for that. A decent amount of suspension travel with <10k GVWR springs would make it a compelling offroader..

Dec 20, 2023 | 06:22 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by redford

I think a 4x4 regular cab 5.5 foot bed F-250 would make a fun truck.

Especially with the 7.3 engine and 4.30 gears. A guy could make that into a HD sport truck. Sort of a do it all truck.

Dec 20, 2023 | 07:56 AM

#81

Squanto

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Joneser5000

what if they offered a 6 door 8 passenger super duper cab with a 5.5 bed? it could haul a lot of guys to the work site and pull any bumper pull trailer they want. Perfect alternative for guy with a large family.

If i was handy with photo shop i would have made you one

Expedition?

Dec 20, 2023 | 08:09 AM

#82

troverman

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Long Hauler was / is awesome. RAM actually made two of these trucks and one was driven cross country to shows and events. 5500 chassis, tons of fuel, MegaCab, long bed, v-cut tailgate for 5th wheel. There is a small market for these things, plus all the wealthy but "under-equipped" guys that would buy them just to prove their masculinity.

Dec 20, 2023 | 06:54 PM

#83

Dmeyer7681

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From: Rochester, N.Y.

I did the same thing, wanted the 48 gallon gas tank. 8’ bed felt weird at first coming from an F150 shortie but after a week of driving it feels good now.