King Ranch vs. Platinum?

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Sep 2, 2018 | 02:24 PM

#31

crewzer

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From: Mills River

My guess is the combination of 4x4 plus 20” wheels places the center of gravity too high. I’m open to other suggestions / explanations.

Here’s a link to 2019 SD specs:

https://madocumentupload.marketingas...4e67b&v5=False

Regards,
Jim / crewzer

Sep 2, 2018 | 02:55 PM

#32

Brother_Bluto

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dieseldrive

Its really not 250 pounds different, unless the long bed truck is full of fuel. All of the trucks payload capacities are with a full tank of fuel, and since the long bed holds 14 gallons more, it has to be factored, Its right at 100 pounds worth, so the actual payload difference (with equal amounts of fuel in both trucks) is 150 pounds, which is still a difference.

The additional length of the frame, bedsides, box and larger fuel tank make up the payload sticker difference you would see in a SB & LB built to the exact same option list. The GVWR less the weight of the specific vehicle gives you payload.

Sep 2, 2018 | 09:38 PM

#33

roadpilot

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From: SE Michigan

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Originally Posted by srkr

You can order the KR without the chrome package, hence the no chrome placard on tailgate.

Ahhh. OK. Your's is the first KR I've seen without it.

Sep 2, 2018 | 10:54 PM

#34

Wes Hightower

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Originally Posted by roadpilot

If I had to carry and use a $2 towel under my arm while driving my new $80,000 truck, I'd be pissed.

It's not a need but something I do on all my truck consoles even if it were a stripped XL model. I drove the first year without it but I find having it comes in handy for other things. No different than seat covers, floor mats, dash covers, bed liners etc that people do to new vehicles to prevent wear.

Sep 3, 2018 | 01:56 AM

#35

cwolff

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I went with the KR. Full thread to follow. Short story long... love it.

Sep 3, 2018 | 09:39 AM

#36

JeepPuller

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From: Maryland

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Originally Posted by 18CCLBKR

Yes 18" wheels ride better and have a higher weight carrying capacity. But definitely get a F350, not a F250. There isn't enough payload available in an F250 to justify the Super duty. I love my F350 KR Crew Cab long box. Rides as good as my tundra did (last 1/2 ton truck). My wife uses the multi contour seats ten to one to me but I use the ventilated feature year round to combat the stuck feeling after being in the truck for over an hour even living in upstate NY.

I feel this is an 'over-simplification'. Gas F250s have payloads in excess of 3,100lbs; I consider this Super Duty justification.

Sep 3, 2018 | 03:48 PM

#37

dieseldrive

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Yes, but the curb weight of both trucks (LB and SB) includes a full tank of fuel, which means 100 pounds of the 250 pound weight curb weight difference in the trucks is fuel (the real weight difference is 150 pounds).