RAM vs. CHEVY vs. FORD
Tuned
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FWIW, I sold my 2011 to my friend and I park next to him in my 2017.
The two trucks (both F-250 diesels, 2011 KR, 2017 Plat) are virtually identical in the front, but the 2017 is at least 2" taller, tailgate to tailgate.
Not sure on the roof heights, but 1'5 to 2" would probably be accurate.
The two trucks (both F-250 diesels, 2011 KR, 2017 Plat) are virtually identical in the front, but the 2017 is at least 2" taller, tailgate to tailgate.
Not sure on the roof heights, but 1'5 to 2" would probably be accurate.
Hotshot
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I'm thinking my truck is close to 83" if not 83" dead on. I pulled my truck as far in as I could and right over the rear seats is when I stopped cause another inch forward it would had scraped. I probably still had another 8-10 inches to go till the whole cab would had been in the garage.
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More Turbo
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also, are you sure that black truck is an F350? It seems to be sitting lower, like an F250.
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Actually my front end is at least 2" taller. And yea I'm 6'4 and can't reach all that far into the bed on my truck.
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They aren't ranch hand. I actually install those for him and I believe the front weighed 150-175 pounds and the rear was around 75.
Fleet Mechanic
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I think it's time we stop bashing these manufacturers about quality and dependability don't you think? I think they're doing a hell of a job considering the tolerances and rules that they have to abide by.
is the 6.7 or Ford trucks in general, thought of as unreliable? If so, I never knew it.
is the 6.7 or Ford trucks in general, thought of as unreliable? If so, I never knew it.
I'd certainly buy the last truck to the top of the mountain when I know it'll actually make it to the top of the mountain, and then get me back home too. When the MFRs finally know we'll vote with our feet and not buy a truck just because that's the truck Daddy had, I think we'll find we have their strict attention.
And I, for one, will never stop expecting a better product for my money.
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No, I don't, but I have no interest in bashing anyone. And I wasn't talking specifically about the Ford. I think it's time we lost the Fan Boy mentality with ALL manufacturers and start taking them to task. These trucks cost a mortgage, and to have you're engine replaced at 300 miles, or your driveway covered in tranny fluid is ridiculous. Do you call that dependable or quality? And none of that has anything to do with EPA or regulations. The Ram and GM trucks have their quality issues too, goes the same for them. The L5P isn't exactly without it's own teething issues.
I'd certainly buy the last truck to the top of the mountain when I know it'll actually make it to the top of the mountain, and then get me back home too. When the MFRs finally know we'll vote with our feet and not buy a truck just because that's the truck Daddy had, I think we'll find we have their strict attention.
And I, for one, will never stop expecting a better product for my money.
I'd certainly buy the last truck to the top of the mountain when I know it'll actually make it to the top of the mountain, and then get me back home too. When the MFRs finally know we'll vote with our feet and not buy a truck just because that's the truck Daddy had, I think we'll find we have their strict attention.
And I, for one, will never stop expecting a better product for my money.
