New dually owners?
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New dually owners?
Hows the ride, performance, what can I expect to spring for a ext cab AC/Auto/power w/d
Leather?
any happy new 2x4 dually owners.
Any new trucks without...the issues
can 35k get me in a new ext cab dually?
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Leather?
any happy new 2x4 dually owners.
Any new trucks without...the issues
can 35k get me in a new ext cab dually?
chrome rims
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My '03 F350 6.0 PSD crew cab 4X4 dually with ~10K miles was about $34K, so in answer to your last question: yes
Handling, ride etc. under load or pulling a big load is MUCH better with the dually. We put a large camper on back, plus pull a horse trailer, and I can't imagine doing this with a single. Unloaded, I don't think theres too much difference in handling/ride.
I also think 4X4 is a necessity with a dually, unless you're just using it to drive the kids to soccer practice on nice days. All that contact area in the rear floats over snow/ice, and even on firmer surfaces it loses traction real easy under load, like trying to back a trailer uphill. I'm always putting mine in 4X4 when moving loads around.
Another advantage of dually: I can back over my lawn with a huge load of gravel without sinking the rear wheels in and ruining the lawn!
Handling, ride etc. under load or pulling a big load is MUCH better with the dually. We put a large camper on back, plus pull a horse trailer, and I can't imagine doing this with a single. Unloaded, I don't think theres too much difference in handling/ride.
I also think 4X4 is a necessity with a dually, unless you're just using it to drive the kids to soccer practice on nice days. All that contact area in the rear floats over snow/ice, and even on firmer surfaces it loses traction real easy under load, like trying to back a trailer uphill. I'm always putting mine in 4X4 when moving loads around.
Another advantage of dually: I can back over my lawn with a huge load of gravel without sinking the rear wheels in and ruining the lawn!
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My new V10 F350 4X4 Lariat Crewcab dually with most every option was 33K so left overs in a month or so should be easy to get at that price. The ride is a little stiffer due to FX4, AT tires, and plow package but I'm happy with it.
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From: Richmond
I bought my 04 CC new in December of 03. Paid about 40k, for a truck with a sticker of 48.6. Its loaded . . . moonroof, adj. pedals, rev. sensor, CD changer, traction lock, FX4, everything except a power slider. I absolutely love it, when I can pry it away from my wife that is. It rides a little rough, on a rough road, if you are empty. But that is just the nature of a truck built to tow 15k pounds. Most of the time you don't notice a rough ride. I set out to buy a 250 CC. I'm glad I went with the dually. The extra stability is noticeable in daily driving and extremely nice when towing. My dad has a 03 250 and I have towed my trailer with both. There is no comparison.
