Crew Cab Long Box
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Billings, MT
Crew Cab Long Box
Well it might be time for me to upgrade up from my 2000 F250 SC LB to a newer model, so I'm trying to plan ahead. I've been looking around and have questions regarding Crew Cab Long boxes. For those of you that have them, can you tell me the pros and cons? My biggest thing is turning radius. Is it decent better than older SD's. The early SD's did not have the greatest of turning radius. Thanks
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Joined: Jan 2005
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From: BC Canada
I had a 2000 year Scab short and it didn’t turn sharp, front leaf springs, than crew short in 2005, much better it’s the coil front end. My 2017 Crew Long is a beast but it does really good. And you get a real 8 foot box, 48 gallon fuel tank. If you really want it, I advise the 360 cameras, I wish I had them, but I make out ok anyway.
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My 2019 CC LB DRW does definitely turn tighter than my 1999 SC LB. However, I do notice the difference in length when executing a 3-point turn in my driveway. It does not limit me because of the improved turning radius, but the 18 or so extra inches in rear seat is noticeable in such a situation. And the extra benefit of having the rear seats fold up versus folding down in my 1999 makes it a heck of a lot easier getting my 13 year old dog in and out of the back row.
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Mountain Pass
Joined: Apr 2016
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From: SW Washington
If the turning radius is what you want, check out the F450 with a 45* turn. (36* on non wide front end Super Duty) Depending on what state you register in, the F450 is a great choice. DRW only though.
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Cargo Master
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Saint Augustine, FL
I have a '17 CCSB FX4 that replaced my '07 F350 CCLB 2wd. The '07 Long Bed was a PITA to park or maneuver in tight spaces. The '17 CCSB is no city car but it is noticeably easier to maneuver and park.
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Joined: Apr 2017
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From: SF Bay Area
I’ll never give up my 8’ box.
My 18 does not turn as tight as my 06 did.
Tight drive throughs are 3 or 4 point turns and you’ll learn that backing into parking spaces is much easier than driving in.
Parallel parking is usually not an option..
My 18 does not turn as tight as my 06 did.
Tight drive throughs are 3 or 4 point turns and you’ll learn that backing into parking spaces is much easier than driving in.
Parallel parking is usually not an option..
