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08-15-2012, 09:57 PM | #1 |
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Pick-up Wheelbase
I've been considering the various wheelbase configurations as I browse the used truck market. Will I notice a significant difference between short and long when towing a 24ft trailer? Currently have a F250 extended cab w/8ft box, so, long wheelbase. Any reason to avoid a short wheelbase F350 dually for instance?
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Re: Pick-up Wheelbase
Hi Dave I believe the four tires in back help a lot with stability. I have a big F550 and tow a 24' trailer with no equalizer bars or antisway bars. Just the 2 5/16 ball.
And when tractor trailers go by me I don't feel a thing. Hope to see you at the PRI.
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Re: Pick-up Wheelbase
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PRI is on the calendar.
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Re: Pick-up Wheelbase
I don't think you can buy a short box dually in a regular cab. Just buy a GMC and don't worry about failure ( O will bail you ) ---Trevor
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08-16-2012, 10:04 PM | #5 |
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Re: Pick-up Wheelbase
Dave will never buy a Chevy ... and thats ok... I would never buy a Ford.
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Re: Pick-up Wheelbase
Maybe not currently, but they were offered. Saw one with a V10 on Kijiji last year. Not concerned with failure Mr. Jones, just towing quality.
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Re: Pick-up Wheelbase
I think what you will notice the most is that the short wheelbase has a rougher ride. I had a 84 f250 regular cab before I bought an 87 crew cab dually and the dually had a much nicer ride. I bought a 2002 diesel dually and that rides better than my 87 dually did.
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