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Good point, I didn't mean to exclude the Ram HD, you can drive one of those to see what an HD truck feels like as well, although I am not a fan of the newer 2500s that have coil spring in the rear , that is almost as bad as GM using an IFS.
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More refined meaning weaker and more car like, I used to drive those trucks for work and at the end of the day when I got in my Superduty it actually felt like I was driving a HD truck instead of a Ford Ranger. Also during that year range Ford used the 5R110 transmission which can handle far more HP and torque in stock from than the Allison 1000.
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More refined meaning weaker and more car like, I used to drive those trucks for work and at the end of the day when I got in my Superduty it actually felt like I was driving a HD truck instead of a Ford Ranger. Also during that year range Ford used the 5R110 transmission which can handle far more HP and torque in stock from than the Allison 1000.
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More refined meaning weaker and more car like, I used to drive those trucks for work and at the end of the day when I got in my Superduty it actually felt like I was driving a HD truck instead of a Ford Ranger. Also during that year range Ford used the 5R110 transmission which can handle far more HP and torque in stock from than the Allison 1000.
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Not much aftermarket support for it either, I would rather have the Ford 10.5, and If you are hauling more weight than the 10.5 can handle you need a Dually.
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Heavy Duty
I have. Some of us are just confused about your attribution and want to know why you think only Ford makes you feel like you are driving an HD truck.
This is important stuff, don't hold out on us.
This is important stuff, don't hold out on us.
Logistics Pro
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From: Southern OH
When did I say only Ford makes you feel like you are in an HD truck?
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Feeling Heavy Duty
I feel like I am driving an HD truck whenever I am driving an HD truck. The emblem on the grill has nothing to do with the experience for me. I inferred from your statement, "when I got in my Superduty it actually felt like I was driving a HD truck..." and your antipathy for Ram 3/4 tons, that only Fords meet your standards of being an HD truck. My original query was, "What does driving an HD truck feel like?" Can these feelings be reduced to written expressions or not? Brand bashing does not achieve this. Is it the height, length or girth of the truck that satisfies you most? Is it the stiffness of the suspension that does it? Perhaps really large rubber is the key to your fulfillment. Is it something else?
Just because you don't like or prefer a GM HD or Ram 3/4 ton truck does not make them junk or an unreasonable choice for others.
Just because you don't like or prefer a GM HD or Ram 3/4 ton truck does not make them junk or an unreasonable choice for others.
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I feel like I am driving an HD truck whenever I am driving an HD truck. The emblem on the grill has nothing to do with the experience for me. I inferred from your statement, "when I got in my Superduty it actually felt like I was driving a HD truck..." and your antipathy for Ram 3/4 tons, that only Fords meet your standards of being an HD truck. My original query was, "What does driving an HD truck feel like?" Can these feelings be reduced to written expressions or not? Brand bashing does not achieve this. Is it the height, length or girth of the truck that satisfies you most? Is it the stiffness of the suspension that does it? Perhaps really large rubber is the key to your fulfillment. Is it something else?
Just because you don't like or prefer a GM HD or Ram 3/4 ton truck does not make them junk or an unreasonable choice for others.
Just because you don't like or prefer a GM HD or Ram 3/4 ton truck does not make them junk or an unreasonable choice for others.
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Comprehension
"I inferred," is different than you implied.
Logistics Pro
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You Inferred incorrectly, and if your driving isn't attuned to the point to where you can tell a difference between driving a GM HD and a Superduty then it is pontless for me to explain it any further.
