pics of the 05 coil 4x4 - Diesel Forum

V10 man · 07-19-2004, 07:10 AM

Took some pics at a local Ford show. They had a mock up of the coil 4x4 system. It looked beefy. Time will tell.... http://community.webshots.com/album/164679262iKTWdC

RioFrio · 07-19-2004, 09:22 AM

Thanks for the pics. I don't know what's not to like about the new interior? I think it looks great! Of course I'm buying an 05 so I'm probably a little biased.

princessd2121 · 07-19-2004, 03:39 PM

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I don't know what's not to like about the new interior? I think it looks great!

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Are we looking at the same dash? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]

Sorry, from the posted picture I'm not impressed at all. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/vomit.gif[/img]

forrestc · 07-19-2004, 03:46 PM

Have to agree with princess.. I was toying with the idea of ordering an 05, might wait to look at it in person now that I've seen the new interior.

Is there a way to order leather without the Lariat package? Maybe the King Ranch will have a different dash insert. Can't have cloth seats and a dog, just doesn't seem to work..

mfh01/02PS · 07-19-2004, 08:19 PM

DITTO [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/vomit.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/vomit.gif[/img]

McKenzieK · 07-20-2004, 12:19 AM

Where are the auxiallry switches next to the brake controller I've seen in other pictures. Is that not standard? If not what is the product code?

V10 man · 07-20-2004, 02:19 AM

I did not like all the black used in the Lariet. The wood was OK. I liked the darker brown/tan combo used in the earlier models. That truck was a 4x2 and did not have the switch option. I also found out that Ford discontinued the plush velvet cloth on the XLT and went with the woven nylon cloth crap used in the 04 F150's.

DesertDave · 07-20-2004, 10:37 AM

As I understand it, the auxiliary switches are an option, called 'upfitter switches'.

Texas · 07-20-2004, 02:24 PM

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I did not like all the black used in the Lariet. The wood was OK.

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I would agree with you if they used wood, but they don't.
They use el cheapo plastic lookalikes instead.

Tex

MudHog · 07-22-2004, 10:11 PM

Will Ford still offer the snow plow package?

How will that work on the coil springs? Just a stiffer spring rate?

cdsonsini · 07-22-2004, 10:39 PM

I like the overall looks of the interior on the 05, but I agree they need to use real wood instead of plastic. And I am as curious as anybody to know how well the coil overs will do/ hold up compared to the front leafs. Chris

ProCharger · 07-22-2004, 10:54 PM

This is not the first time ford has stuffed coils on an f-350. One of my cab and chassis has coil fronts on an f-350 stroke. I believe its just the first time they did it with a 4x4.

StuartV · 07-23-2004, 11:00 AM

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Will Ford still offer the snow plow package?

How will that work on the coil springs? Just a stiffer spring rate?

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I read somewhere that Ford will now offer the snow plow package on all models, where before you could only get it on certain models. I think you could not get it on a Crew Cab before, but you can now.

Matt Nelson · 07-23-2004, 11:40 AM

That dash sucks some major donkey ass.... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/vomit.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/vomit.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/vomit.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/vomit.gif[/img]

RioFrio · 07-23-2004, 03:17 PM

The dash is a major improvement over the current dash. Funny how the people bashing the dash of the 2005 are driving trucks with the old dash.