What is advantage of F350?
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What is advantage of F350?
Probably a stupid question, but when I look at the towing specs for the F250 and F350 they are listed in the same column for SRW.(2012 Ford Super Duty | View Towing Specifications | Ford.com)
What is the advantage of towing with an F350? Am I missing something?
What is the advantage of towing with an F350? Am I missing something?
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Probably a stupid question, but when I look at the towing specs for the F250 and F350 they are listed in the same column for SRW.(2012 Ford Super Duty | View Towing Specifications | Ford.com)
What is the advantage of towing with an F350? Am I missing something?
What is the advantage of towing with an F350? Am I missing something?
When towing a typical bumper pull type trailer, that additional capacity is likely not needed. When hitching up a fifth wheel or a goose neck, it becomes important quite quickly.
If in doubt, go F350...the minor difference in cost is worth every penny...
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I test drove both. Didn't get a chance to feel highway but on a local test drive I really could not feel a difference in ride quality. I highly recommend the snow plow prep package. Heavier springs, more height, and I've had no "death wobble" issues. For $85 it is worth it.
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You get an extra 100 'F's to play with. ;-)
Seriously though, I think the rear end of the F350 stands proud compared to the F250. The cost difference is so minimal, it's hard to not just go with the F350- unless you are in a state where the GVWR of the vehicle brim over 10K #'s presents registration or licensing issues, then why not?...
Seriously though, I think the rear end of the F350 stands proud compared to the F250. The cost difference is so minimal, it's hard to not just go with the F350- unless you are in a state where the GVWR of the vehicle brim over 10K #'s presents registration or licensing issues, then why not?...
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The 2011+ F-250 leaf springs are "wimpier" than most owners are used to.
There are only two, even though they are a bit stronger.
Ford wanted to create a softer ride but they've nearly made the stock F-250 useless because you'll be shocked how much it sags with even a 2 ton diesel tractor.
As Rick said, if in doubt, go with the F-350.
I would have had I known but nothing you can't fix with 350 blocks or air bags.
There are only two, even though they are a bit stronger.
Ford wanted to create a softer ride but they've nearly made the stock F-250 useless because you'll be shocked how much it sags with even a 2 ton diesel tractor.
As Rick said, if in doubt, go with the F-350.
I would have had I known but nothing you can't fix with 350 blocks or air bags.
Last edited by kper05; Jan 29, 2012 at 12:06 PM. Reason: typo...can to can't
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You get an extra 100 'F's to play with. ;-)
Seriously though, I think the rear end of the F350 stands proud compared to the F250. The cost difference is so minimal, it's hard to not just go with the F350- unless you are in a state where the GVWR of the vehicle brim over 10K #'s presents registration or licensing issues, then why not?...
Seriously though, I think the rear end of the F350 stands proud compared to the F250. The cost difference is so minimal, it's hard to not just go with the F350- unless you are in a state where the GVWR of the vehicle brim over 10K #'s presents registration or licensing issues, then why not?...
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The only difference that I have been able to find:
-4" rear blocks on F350 vs 2" on F250 (this gives 350 more rake which looks better if you tow)
-F350 has an additional overload spring
-Sticker in door panel has higher legal capacity on a F350
I get 250s because the insurance is cheaper and you can just add air bags to the rear.
-4" rear blocks on F350 vs 2" on F250 (this gives 350 more rake which looks better if you tow)
-F350 has an additional overload spring
-Sticker in door panel has higher legal capacity on a F350
I get 250s because the insurance is cheaper and you can just add air bags to the rear.
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From: herriman utah
not getting an f350 was the other mistake I made, long bed over short being the other. the suspension on the f250 in the rear is only a little better than a half ton. if you plan on hauling much more than a bass boat your rear will sage bad with the 250. the 350 gives you 4" blocks in the rear and an overload spring. IMO they shouldn't even sell the f250 because much of any load will sag the back badly. I added 4" blocks to mine which I might add also make the truck look better. the ride should be exactly the same because without a load the overload spring does not engage on the f350. without that engaged you have the same springs as the f250. bottom line just buy the f350.
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And then I thought there was later discussion that it no longer the case for the 2012 model year? Hydroboost would have been only for the diesel, gasser would be vacuum as usual.
