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sreigle · 02-07-2007, 03:49 AM

Thanks for the info, Bert. Yes, it will be a one ton. I got the 3/4 ton only because I could not find a one ton SRW Ford with cab/bed/colors/etc we wanted. The 2005's were new and selling out as fast as they came in. So I went ahead with the 3/4 ton after realizing it had higher ratings than my 2003 F350 tradein. So I actually took a step up, but not as far as if I'd gone 1 ton.

Shortbed is desirable for us although perhaps not absolutely mandantory. We like to go offroad on some of the not-too-difficult trails and explore some of the backroads and the longer turn radius and length might have some impact on that. Plus, parking. This 4x4 turns more sharply than the 4x2 (Fords, that is) and is not too bad for parking, although it's still parking a big truck.

I appreciate the info. I was not aware of that.

02-07-2007, 03:49 AM	#8
sreigle Montana Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oceanside Posts: 20,028 M.O.C. #20	Thanks for the info, Bert. Yes, it will be a one ton. I got the 3/4 ton only because I could not find a one ton SRW Ford with cab/bed/colors/etc we wanted. The 2005's were new and selling out as fast as they came in. So I went ahead with the 3/4 ton after realizing it had higher ratings than my 2003 F350 tradein. So I actually took a step up, but not as far as if I'd gone 1 ton. Shortbed is desirable for us although perhaps not absolutely mandantory. We like to go offroad on some of the not-too-difficult trails and explore some of the backroads and the longer turn radius and length might have some impact on that. Plus, parking. This 4x4 turns more sharply than the 4x2 (Fords, that is) and is not too bad for parking, although it's still parking a big truck. I appreciate the info. I was not aware of that.