Thinking about ordering a '08? Time is running out...
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Thinking about ordering a '08? Time is running out...
Just a little information to pass along to those who are on the fence...
The '08 SD order bank closes on 04/07/08.
The '09 SD order bank opens on 05/16/08.
Also note...
F-250 and F-350 SRW's with 6.4L PSD, 5-Spd Auto and 17" or 18" wheels can no longer be optioned with 3.73 axle ratio. 3.55 is standard and 3.55 L/S is optional. 3.55 L/S is standard on FX4.
3.73 L/S is still standard on trucks equipped with 20" wheels and/or 6-Spd Manual.
As of 02/15/08 the following colors can no longer be ordered for '08.
DK Toreador Red
DK Shadow Grey
The '08 SD order bank closes on 04/07/08.
The '09 SD order bank opens on 05/16/08.
Also note...
F-250 and F-350 SRW's with 6.4L PSD, 5-Spd Auto and 17" or 18" wheels can no longer be optioned with 3.73 axle ratio. 3.55 is standard and 3.55 L/S is optional. 3.55 L/S is standard on FX4.
3.73 L/S is still standard on trucks equipped with 20" wheels and/or 6-Spd Manual.
As of 02/15/08 the following colors can no longer be ordered for '08.
DK Toreador Red
DK Shadow Grey
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1) Do you know what colors will be added for 09?
2) Are the 3.55 with 18" equil to the 3.73 with 20"( Let's say you are traveling at 60 mph what would the RPM'S be for the 3.55 & 3.73 would they about the same. } The reason I'm asking is I will be ready to buy a new truck in Oct.and I don't know what rear will be right for me. I tow a dump trailer GVW,12000,Snowmobile trailer GVW.3000, Car trailer GVW.7000, 5th wheel GVW,14500. Any info. on these 2 questions will be appreciated.THANK YOU.
2) Are the 3.55 with 18" equil to the 3.73 with 20"( Let's say you are traveling at 60 mph what would the RPM'S be for the 3.55 & 3.73 would they about the same. } The reason I'm asking is I will be ready to buy a new truck in Oct.and I don't know what rear will be right for me. I tow a dump trailer GVW,12000,Snowmobile trailer GVW.3000, Car trailer GVW.7000, 5th wheel GVW,14500. Any info. on these 2 questions will be appreciated.THANK YOU.
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Originally Posted by SuperDuty P/U
2) Are the 3.55 with 18" equil to the 3.73 with 20"( Let's say you are traveling at 60 mph what would the RPM'S be for the 3.55 & 3.73 would they about the same. } The reason I'm asking is I will be ready to buy a new truck in Oct.and I don't know what rear will be right for me. I tow a dump trailer GVW,12000,Snowmobile trailer GVW.3000, Car trailer GVW.7000, 5th wheel GVW,14500. Any info. on these 2 questions will be appreciated.THANK YOU.
3.55's will have no problems handling the trailers that you want to pull.
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As for what is to come for the 09's, unfortunately I can not divulge that information at this time. I also do not expect that much information will be released before 05/16/08. All I can say is not to expect too much...
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Originally Posted by PowerStrokeHD
Just a little information to pass along to those who are on the fence...
The '08 SD order bank closes on 04/07/08.
The '09 SD order bank opens on 05/16/08.
Also note...
F-250 and F-350 SRW's with 6.4L PSD, 5-Spd Auto and 17" or 18" wheels can no longer be optioned with 3.73 axle ratio. 3.55 is standard and 3.55 L/S is optional. 3.55 L/S is standard on FX4.
3.73 L/S is still standard on trucks equipped with 20" wheels and/or 6-Spd Manual.
As of 02/15/08 the following colors can no longer be ordered for '08.
DK Toreador Red
DK Shadow Grey
The '08 SD order bank closes on 04/07/08.
The '09 SD order bank opens on 05/16/08.
Also note...
F-250 and F-350 SRW's with 6.4L PSD, 5-Spd Auto and 17" or 18" wheels can no longer be optioned with 3.73 axle ratio. 3.55 is standard and 3.55 L/S is optional. 3.55 L/S is standard on FX4.
3.73 L/S is still standard on trucks equipped with 20" wheels and/or 6-Spd Manual.
As of 02/15/08 the following colors can no longer be ordered for '08.
DK Toreador Red
DK Shadow Grey
It appears as of 03/01 that 3.73 L/S is once again a available option on F-250 and F-350 SRW's when equipped with 6.4L, 5-Spd Auto and 17" or 18" wheels.
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Originally Posted by PowerStrokeHD
Just a little information to pass along to those who are on the fence...
Originally Posted by PowerStrokeHD
The '08 SD order bank closes on 04/07/08.
The '09 SD order bank opens on 05/16/08.
Also note...
The following colors are no longer available for order...
DK Toreador Red
DK Shadow Grey
CORRECTION...
I have found out that the '08 order bank closing date posted above is for fleet orders and would not apply to most folks here. I apologize for the error...
Here is the most current and correct information...
'08 SD order bank closes (last day to order) on 05/30/08.
Last day to change or cancel a '08 SD order is 05/23/08.
Last day of '08 SD production is 07/03/08.
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Originally Posted by bookem15
powerstrokehd
Does the 2009 order bank still open 5/16/08 if you can still order 2008 after that date?? and thanks for the info I can not wait till I can order an 09 with 3.55's
Does the 2009 order bank still open 5/16/08 if you can still order 2008 after that date?? and thanks for the info I can not wait till I can order an 09 with 3.55's
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Originally Posted by SuperDuty P/U
1) Do you know what colors will be added for 09?
I saw this one in person the other day and almost puked.
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Factory spray in bedliner will also be offered
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