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Feb 26, 2017 | 08:22 AM

#16

Top_Speed1

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From: Finger Lakes, NY

One look at the 16 took me right to the 17s on the lot for my test drives. I agree w Spades^

Feb 26, 2017 | 08:45 AM

#17

scraprat

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I think either one is a win win.
I'm curious as to the asking price though only because when I bought my "16" in sig it was 50K out the door with no trade, no Ford financing, 1k rebate and being optioned with the 6.7, is the gas engine bringing in more demand now the price seems a little high?

Feb 26, 2017 | 10:41 AM

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RainDesert

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Originally Posted by eglaser41

Man if the 3.73s are only doing 1-ish mpg better unloaded on at highway speeds, it blows my mind that the dealerships around here only stock 6.2 trucks with 3.73s. From all the research I've done on here there's no doubt in my mind 4.30s are the way to go but I'd sure like to test drive one.

Yeah the dealer stock is a topic we have talked about quite a bit down in the 6.2 section, along with numerous gear threads. At my dealer, the sales manager orders dealer stock. These guys across the country, there may not be one of them who own a 6.2, probably most drive cars. Gears/motor/tranny work in harmony.

Feb 26, 2017 | 11:26 AM

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jdunk54nl

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Originally Posted by rapracing

As you can see in a later post I've found another truck (17) that I have decided to purchase but now I'm having second thoughts. It has the FX4 package on it. I drove it but only on smoother highway and now I'm a bit concerned with the ride quality. I don't need the off road stuff so if it's going to make a major ride difference then I'm probably going to have to look a little more.

I am scheduled to pick the truck up tomorrow but I guess I'd better take it on a little rougher roads first. I'd hate to buy a truck and then have to put $$ into it right away to improve the ride.

I wouldn't worry about the fx4 either. The stock shocks without the fx4 are junk too. You just don't hear as many complaints because people don't expect them to be an off road shock like they do with the fx4 package. The biggest issue is they aren't worth the money as they are just a re-branded ford shock with a nice paint job. However the skid plates that come with the fx4 are worth the package to me. The downhill assist is nice too, but I normally just use my foot and lock out gears/manual mode.