F450 tow vehicle options
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F450 tow vehicle options
I want to spec a new f450 for a 5th wheel tow vehicle to see how it compares to a f350 tow boss. Any suggestions or comments on options?
crew cab
PSD/auto
Lariat trim?
I would like a sunroof. Is this available on the 450 or only 350?
largest fuel tank capacity?
4.30 limited slip?
wheelbase?
tow body or flatbed recomendations?
pto?
how much difference is there really between the 350/450 in price/brakes/etc?
Is there any such thing as a tow body with a headache rack/fairing that will provide a foot or so of storage inside the cab thru the sliding rear window?
I am toying with the idea of occasionally swapping a 1 or 2 yd dump box onto the chassis when I'm not using the tow body. Anyone doing anything like this. How difficult to change out assuming I have a tractor/lift/barn?
thx
niceleyc@hotmail.com
crew cab
PSD/auto
Lariat trim?
I would like a sunroof. Is this available on the 450 or only 350?
largest fuel tank capacity?
4.30 limited slip?
wheelbase?
tow body or flatbed recomendations?
pto?
how much difference is there really between the 350/450 in price/brakes/etc?
Is there any such thing as a tow body with a headache rack/fairing that will provide a foot or so of storage inside the cab thru the sliding rear window?
I am toying with the idea of occasionally swapping a 1 or 2 yd dump box onto the chassis when I'm not using the tow body. Anyone doing anything like this. How difficult to change out assuming I have a tractor/lift/barn?
thx
niceleyc@hotmail.com
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With the f450 you get bigger brakes, wheels, and tires. They also have different rear end ratios to choose from. The suspension is heavier, the gvw and gcvw are much higher. Likewise for the insurance and registration costs. If you are going really heavy I would entertain the 450/550 idea. The 350 towboss can be optioned with all the bells and whisltes, the 450/550 may not.
Try building a 350 @ www. fordvehicles.com and build the bigger trucks under build a commercial vehicle
Try building a 350 @ www. fordvehicles.com and build the bigger trucks under build a commercial vehicle
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