F250 vs F350
 

Been looking at used F250's to help with my business and more importantly pull a 5th wheel camper(when I buy it) eventually down the road. I have been looking at 2019s and the towing for a fully loaded truck is a bit underwhelming for me. I looked at some f350s but I always thought they rode so much rougher. But the information I am finding says that the "beefier" pieces on the newer f350s aren't the parts that control the ride so the f250 and the f350 ride virtually the same. Anyone have any experience with this? It just seems that if the f350 and f250 ride the same and there isn't that much cost difference I would see a lot more f350s on the road vs f250s and that definitely doesn't seem to be the case.

If they ride the same, why buy an f250 over f350? They have the same engine and tranny, look the same, supposedly drive the same and the cost difference is fairly negligible.

I'd go 350 with the best diesel engine Ford offers.


For my money the 9th F series Ford trucks with the International IDIs are still a better truck today than anything Ford has offered in over decade.

Both have that new stupid window design that let's people see your passengers rolling blunts.

Used to be my favorite truck.

What? Explain please.

I have a 2012 F-250. Worked like a champ to haul my 5th wheel to South Dakota last year. I have an ultra-light camper, but still has plenty of power towing ~10,000 lbs loaded

Probably just some suspension and drivetrain components. F250 and 350 may share the same frame.

I know my 78 F250 Ranger's frame is twice as thick as a F150. That's what she says at least.

It used to be a standard rectangle. Now there is a little dip towards the front. If a driver sits high in their seat, you can see their crotch.

I'm assuming it's to help people with huge bellies see their side mirror but it's very inconvenient for your standard Coloradan driving dirty.

And I'll have you know my instant submission to your authority is only because the guys that come respond to my shops are pretty hot.

Get a RAM3500 dumbass!

Put a deposit on the Tesla Cybertruck.

What your saying is the F-350 badging just shows peeps you have the biggest Weiner?

FYP. :hmmm:

2wd + airbags and your gtg

Comparison...

https://www.kimbercreekford.com/clp-...same%20amount.

Don't be a pussy. Get the F450.

Get a 250 unless you plan to pull daily. Put air bags on the rear to give it 90% of a 350s capability. Obviously you wont have the dual rear wheels but it’ll be easier to park and a ar better regular driving.

Is this poster going to chime in?

https://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/member.php?u=31926

I have a F250 and it’s a beast. Basically F350 is another leaf spring and minor suspension. Save the money unless you are towing a cement truck.

I just went from an F-250 to an F-350. The 350 rides noticeably rougher.

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Agreed, I drive my silverado 1500 most times as it turns easier and is vastly more comfortable.

Is this guy out yet?

https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod...1579127142.jpg

:huh:Sad that the jib rules every facet of your life.

No, but it won't come in apricot anyway.

I also like road head.

I'd get the 650. I mean why not.

How many phone books do you sit on to see over the steering wheel?

I believe a lot of the fully loaded(options) f250s only have a max 5th wheel towing of between 14-15k. I am thinking I was going to get a toy hauler which a lot of them weight 10-12k plus my UTV is another 2k+. I am possibly already maxxing this thing out and I haven't even started putting gear or anything else in it.

I know the 2wd can tow considerably more but I was looking and couldn't find a fully loaded truck that wasn't 4wd. I am not even sure it is an option.

What year though? Supposedly the newer ones are supposed to ride exactly the same... supposedly.

I sale new Fords at a dealership in Idaho. I don't think you'll ever tell a difference as far as ride quality goes. Or anything else for that matter. The F250 is kinda becoming a thing of the past. The whole "1 ton rides a lot rougher than a 3/4 ton" is basically a thing of the past.

Would you say the 2019 year falls into this category? Or how new we talking?

Another question for a dealership guy... almost every 2019 diesel f250 or f350 I find states it has the 3.73 axel ratio... this document from ford(link below) doesn't list that as an option for diesels. I wouldn't think Ford would put out a document this wrong but I also wonder could every dealership be this stupid?

https://www.fleet.ford.com/content/d...owingGuide.pdf

You're right. 3.73 is only available with the gas engines. You can do the 3.31 3.55

I could jump in either one, take it down the road and I don't think I'd ever notice a difference. How far from Idaho are you?? A ChiefsPlanet discount is a real thing :toast:

It would be a long trek... I am in NC.

What you really need is to stop looking at Ford and then your problem is solved. :D

F350 is hands down the go to Farm truck in cattle country. Get a Hydrabed and a cake feeder and you are good to go. Neighbor just got a new 350 gas. Nice truck.

All the new electronics will be the pain in the ass on the fancy trucks. GM is having tons of issues with 22's and 23's. Our Ford dealer is worried Ford will be in same boat.

Im looking at old square body chevys. Hard to find a short bed 4wd SB.

Stay safe.

Quit ****ing around with Ford and get a GMC Sierra 2500 Heavy Duty. Problem solved and you won't have to worry about who to call when you're broken down on the side of the road.

Is price the reason the Ford's seem so popular?

I'm genuinely curious because if it's not money it seems a GMC is a better truck and then a RAM.

Ford and GM are pretty close as far as price goes. Both are leaps and bounds better than Ram. A new Ram is $10,000 cheaper than anything else. There's a reason for that.

Nothing douchier than a Dodge Ram. Ugly as sin and every idiot jacks them up. There's a reason it's number 1 for DUI's. Dumb shits own them. I feel like the Ram is the equivalent of the pit bull. All these wanna be bad ass idiots get one to look cool, but they look like dipshits.

WTF would you get an F250 or F350 for?

Get a F-15 they pack a punch really hauls ass too.

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