who hates ford

[hklvette]

If I were to buy a new car, it would be a ford. GM doesn't have much that excites me after they nixed pontiac.

[SnowDrift]

Could that be because GMs solid axle made the truck turn sharper to the left then to the right, because the front passenger side tire stuck out further?

I prefer my solid axle. Hence the GMs breaking under 2k rpm launches in 4x4. More parts the more chance of break down. Solid axle weighs less and allows the truck to be able to haul more as well, but who uses a truck to haul anything anymore? All that matters is which one is prettier

I prefer the ride of IFS over the SFA. I usually gross 12-15,000 lbs. and occasionally just over 30,000 lbs., so I qualify, I think.

However, if I'm a bogger or one of those fellers, I hear the SFA is the only way to go. That's not really my thing, though. I have exactly no knowledge of that type of thing, other than it looks cool as heck!

I've only been stuck bad once in the mud when I was hauling a load of logs and had to have a backhoe push on the back of the trailer to get me moving again. In that instance, it didn't matter if it was IFS or SFA - I was not going anywhere.

[GreyGhost]

30k is a bit over legal limit unless you are using a 4500 or larger Kodiak. I haul dysters and grain feed mostly from MN to CO for years using a 36' gooseneck. Tried it with a 97 dodge, 03, 04, 06 Mitsubishi I mean Chevy, and an 04 6.0 Ford. Only one I still have is the Ford. 48k miles the first year I had it and it has been a great truck. The D'max's did ride better, but its also the only vehicle I have gotten motion sick in as well. I do like the heated seats in the Chevy better.

Dodge pulled better for long hauls, but it's a piece of gold wrapped in a turd.
Chevy road the best and has the best creature comforts, but lacked longevity.
Ford good pulling power under the dodge, but better creature comforts and road nicer than the dodge, but not as well as the Chevy, but pulled better than the Chevy. IMO

Dodge went through 3 transmissions and 3 fuel pumps.
Chevys 4 sets of injectors, 5 transmissions, 1 front axle.
Ford put in ARP head studs, Bullydog IC, 3.5" MBRP exhaust, Personal SCT tunes

Dodge got the best MPG, but I never ran Bio Diesel in it like I have the Chevys and Fords.

I have to haul the legal limit of no more than 27k with the 350 with several weigh stations to go thru/past.

[SnowDrift]

30k is a bit over legal limit unless you are using a 4500 or larger Kodiak. I haul dysters and grain feed mostly from MN to CO for years using a 36' gooseneck. Tried it with a 97 dodge, 03, 04, 06 Mitsubishi I mean Chevy, and an 04 6.0 Ford. Only one I still have is the Ford. 48k miles the first year I had it and it has been a great truck. The D'max's did ride better, but its also the only vehicle I have gotten motion sick in as well. I do like the heated seats in the Chevy better.

Dodge pulled better for long hauls, but it's a piece of gold wrapped in a turd.
Chevy road the best and has the best creature comforts, but lacked longevity.
Ford good pulling power under the dodge, but better creature comforts and road nicer than the dodge, but not as well as the Chevy, but pulled better than the Chevy. IMO

Dodge went through 3 transmissions and 3 fuel pumps.
Chevys 4 sets of injectors, 5 transmissions, 1 front axle.
Ford put in ARP head studs, Bullydog IC, 3.5" MBRP exhaust, Personal SCT tunes

Dodge got the best MPG, but I never ran Bio Diesel in it like I have the Chevys and Fords.

I have to haul the legal limit of no more than 27k with the 350 with several weigh stations to go thru/past.

Yeah, I have a good friend, who is a state trooper, that is always busting my chops for doing that and not having a CDL to back it.

[GreyGhost]

They upped the price here for doing it. $100 for every 50lbs you are over the load limit of the truck. They are using certified portable scales as well.