2023 6.8L
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Tuned
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2023 6.8L
Hello Folks.
Here is my simple rig.
2023 6.8L XL 2 wheel drive. It has 4.30s in its big butt.
14000# GVWR-4550# front-9900# rear. That yellow sticker says 6880#.
The truck is a hoss. I have been told it is one of the last gasser DWR Fords built.
If I can help with info that would be cool.
Can I ask is there a database that tells how many Ford models per MY were made? I would be interested in knowing how many 2023 6.8L DWR 4X2 XLs were made.
Steven
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Hello Folks.
Here is my simple rig.
2023 6.8L XL 2 wheel drive. It has 4.30s in its big butt.
14000# GVWR-4550# front-9900# rear. That yellow sticker says 6880#.
The truck is a hoss. I have been told it is one of the last gasser DWR Fords built.
If I can help with info that would be cool.
Can I ask is there a database that tells how many Ford models per MY were made? I would be interested in knowing how many 2023 6.8L DWR 4X2 XLs were made.
Steven
Not many 6.8s here on the forums yet.
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Oddly, 2024 build site still allows 6.8 gas on the F350 DRW XL, and 7.3 for XLT but then you have to go 4x4 in both cases, 2wd is only available in XL and if you choose it, it forces you to go to the 6.7 PSD, so OP's 2WD gas DRW truck is not possible to build on Ford's site anymore.
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Oddly, 2024 build site still allows 6.8 gas on the F350 DRW XL, and 7.3 for XLT but then you have to go 4x4 in both cases, 2wd is only available in XL and if you choose it, it forces you to go to the 6.7 PSD, so OP's 2WD gas DRW truck is not possible to build on Ford's site anymore.
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https://www.ford.com/trucks/super-duty/models/f350-xl/
scroll to the bottom
Payload Package Selector Regular Cab SuperCab SuperCab Crew Cab Crew Cab
Maximum Payload Package Selector 141.6" WB 148" WB 164.2" WB 159.8" WB 176" WB
F-350 6.8L DRW 4x2/4x4 8,000/7,313 N/A 7,294/6,877 N/A 7,072/6,649
Maximum Payload Package Selector 141.6" WB 148" WB 164.2" WB 159.8" WB 176" WB
F-350 6.8L DRW 4x2/4x4 8,000/7,313 N/A 7,294/6,877 N/A 7,072/6,649
https://www.ford.com/trucks/super-du...onNav-overview
8,000 lbs.
Available Payload
Available Payload
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Oddly, 2024 build site still allows 6.8 gas on the F350 DRW XL, and 7.3 for XLT but then you have to go 4x4 in both cases, 2wd is only available in XL and if you choose it, it forces you to go to the 6.7 PSD, so OP's 2WD gas DRW truck is not possible to build on Ford's site anymore.
https://shop.ford.com/configure/supe...details-bb-fbc
RWD+2wd are on the endangered species list. They are not a good fit for for a very high % of people.
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On my 2wd 6.7 dually it does just fine off road in like a muddy field (even with street tires) and is way easier to park and get in and out of compared to a bigger 4x4. They handle better too.
They must have loosen up the nanny on this particular combo because my 2wd gas srw trucks would get stuck in wet grass the traction control would just shut it down at 5-10mph wheel speeds, even with advance track off. Even with duratracs on it.
How are the newer gas ones with this? It was overwhelmingly intrusive on my previous 2wd gas. To the point where it would force you to get stuck.
They must have loosen up the nanny on this particular combo because my 2wd gas srw trucks would get stuck in wet grass the traction control would just shut it down at 5-10mph wheel speeds, even with advance track off. Even with duratracs on it.
How are the newer gas ones with this? It was overwhelmingly intrusive on my previous 2wd gas. To the point where it would force you to get stuck.
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I didn't know you could get the 6.8 in the DRW. In the past, upgrading from F250 or F350 SRW to DRW changed the base motor to the larger of the gas options (460 or 6.8 V10).
Best of luck with your great truck.
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On my 2wd 6.7 dually it does just fine off road in like a muddy field (even with street tires) and is way easier to park and get in and out of compared to a bigger 4x4. They handle better too.
They must have loosen up the nanny on this particular combo because my 2wd gas srw trucks would get stuck in wet grass the traction control would just shut it down at 5-10mph wheel speeds, even with advance track off. Even with duratracs on it.
How are the newer gas ones with this? It was overwhelmingly intrusive on my previous 2wd gas. To the point where it would force you to get stuck.
They must have loosen up the nanny on this particular combo because my 2wd gas srw trucks would get stuck in wet grass the traction control would just shut it down at 5-10mph wheel speeds, even with advance track off. Even with duratracs on it.
How are the newer gas ones with this? It was overwhelmingly intrusive on my previous 2wd gas. To the point where it would force you to get stuck.
S