Around here, all you see is Ford trucks. Some compaines have GM trucks. You will VERY seldomly see a Dodge town/commercial truck in the CT area. Most of the landscapers around here have Fords. (Most have regular cabs)

 

I own both...89 f-250 a chevy 2500 (yes a chevy...hey I plow with it..lol). Because I have both, My ford is way stronger...not only motor wise, but chassis. It simply has more beef to it. there is only 2 things I like about my chevy....the emissions is less complex and I dont have to get out to lock up the hubs. But ill trade that for toughness and durability anyday.

 

if all this is not enough, just take a look next time you are drivin through the city and notice how many more early model fords you see than early model chevys. and also take a nice look around the next time you drive trhough a construction zone and take a look at all the ford work trucks. its a clear cut winner

 

the company my dad works for owns 52 other companies. they are construction based outfits and do work ranging from mining to paving/concete, etc...they buy nothing but Ford because they have had the least amount of trouble with them. for tri-axles and tractor trailors, etc.. they use mack. the majority of the trucks they have range from expys for the higher ups to f-350 reg. cabs with utility bodies on the back. they all have PSD diesels and are regularly loaded up with 7 tons of tools and equipment and also often tow 2-3 ton trailors. they also have a few reg cab f-2/350 around with regular beds. these trucks are used hard and they are rarely down. around here majority of consruction/matience/utility/etc..use fords. they must by doing something right. of course like said before, every manufactor has problems with thier stuff but it seems when it comes to ford trucks there isnt as much. im a die-hard ford nut but i wouldnt think twice about getting a 94-01 ram.

 

Well here goes, ford trucks have biggest running gear in half tons Ranger has 8.8" 31 spline rear end good all day with 35" tires toyota 7.5" and 8.0" 30 spline axles decent. S-10 up to 8.5" rear end w/28 spline axles.
Then the F-150 has availiable 9.75" rear end 34spline. Chev 8.5" 28 spline also known for its weak axle tubes that bend and axles that break carrier with thin inferior housing. These issues are covered in the new Jan.04' OFF-ROAD MAGAZINE.
Would tell you much more this is just the tip of the ice burg.
Ford has bigger stronger half ton running gear period!!!!
gotta go.

 

Ford Trucks are cheaper than Chevy trucks. They also have work grade trucks, where Dodge does not.

 

Oh yah, and don't yall forget that Chevy is like a rock. Rocks break. Then they are a Ford playground!!

 

To reply to this threads topic "Why are Ford's tougher" if you listen to the commercials its because they are built Ford tough!

DUH!!! hahaha J/K

 

It all comes down to whether you like a blue oval or a gold bowtie on the front of your truck

 

All too often, you're probably right. Folks put the brand loyal blinders on and buy a vehicle whether or not it's actually the best one available for them. Great for the companies but it can be a poor choice for the consumer.

 

Ya but I highly doubt that many people or companies by a Ford F350 sd ps dually for brand loyalty. They buy it to do work, and work they do!

 

I once tore the center of the flex plate out of my 78 dragging BIG chunks of concrete with it. This was serious abuse (Iwas a lot younger and dumber.), I had to snap the load chain to get the junk moving. The crank didn't fail, the C6 didn't fail, the U-joints, diff, axles...nayda. $40 and back on the road. THAT is a tough truck!

 

They all work well. And I didn't say everyone bought ford just because of brand loyalty.

 

In 1981 I worked as a crew member of a racing team. Most team hauled their race cars and equipment in 5th wheel trailers. With the exception of the team sponsored by Ford, I cannot remember anyone else using a Ford truck to pull their trailers. The Chevy 3500 with a 454 was THE truck to use. At that time, I was convinced Chevy made a better truck.

In 1990, I ran across a 1976 Ford E150 with a 351W which I bought. I had that van for 7 years and was very impressed with how it ran. But what I noticed about this van over the years that I owned it was that the chassis was amazingly solid, especially the doors. The doors never showed any signs of saging or closing improperly and this truck was 15 years old. It was during the years that I owned this van that I started noticing how many older chevy trucks had saging doors. I even noticed it on newer chevys. Now maybe I developed a bias over the years, but I am convinced that chevy has a problem with body integrity.

So, that is why I tend to agree that Ford make a better (tougher) truck.

 

Hello guys new to the site and it looks like a great site. As far as being tougher I plow snow commercialy and find that fords front leaf spring/solid axle combo is the best. Dodge with the coils and trailing arms means to many parts, and chevys torsion bar set up, well I wont even go there. Nothing carrys a plow like a ford.