I'm coming down to the wire on ordering either the F-350 or Ram 3500 Chassis Cab SRW in a regular cab configuration for my already ordered FWC Grandby Flatbed. I've driven and analyzed (too much!) both models and will order one of them in a gasser. Both seem to be good trucks and I've been happy with my 2012 Ram 2500 crewcab. (Chevy doesn't offer a SRW C & C.)
So my research tells me Dodge added a front axle disconnect in 2013 to their 3500 Rams. (And maybe the 2500's in 2014. My 2012 has a full time front end.) For those who are driving these Ram 3500 models please weigh in with your real world 4WD experience on the front end? Also your opinion in general of the late model 3500 Rams?
NOTE #1:We don't do super rock crawling but do get back in on moderate 4WD roads and all alone too. So reliability is paramount.
NOTE #2: I like the F-350's manual/automatic front hubs and the real electronic lockers. But I can't order a power seat in the Ford regular cab and Sioux has a hard time seeing over the steering wheel without it.
Many thanks in advance for this group's help.
Steve
Here's the current rig:
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So my research tells me Dodge added a front axle disconnect in 2013 to their 3500 Rams. (And maybe the 2500's in 2014. My 2012 has a full time front end.) For those who are driving these Ram 3500 models please weigh in with your real world 4WD experience on the front end? Also your opinion in general of the late model 3500 Rams?
NOTE #1:We don't do super rock crawling but do get back in on moderate 4WD roads and all alone too. So reliability is paramount.
NOTE #2: I like the F-350's manual/automatic front hubs and the real electronic lockers. But I can't order a power seat in the Ford regular cab and Sioux has a hard time seeing over the steering wheel without it.
Many thanks in advance for this group's help.
Steve
Here's the current rig:
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