I don't know what you guys are worried about. I put my CC DRW LWB 2x4 in the union street parking garage in San Francisco at least once a month. VERY tight fit but definitely doable. Never met a drive through or a parking lot or garage that I couldn't tackle as long as the over head clearance is high enough. and you should see some of the places I put the six horse.
And for some reason I think a friends 01 450 cc lwb drw rollalong conversion will out turn my 00.
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00'F350 psd CC Drw 2wd Bright Amber Western Hauler, exhaust brake transfer flow 50 gal tank tool, 30K Cody goose neck hitch, hawk pads, cryo'ed rotors, stainless lines, 380,000 miles
02' Psd Excursion Limited ultimate Estate Green 7.3L Auto 2x4 hellwig swaybars and rancho 9000's. 381,000 miles.
1993 F-superduty (F-450) 7.3L Gutless non turbo 2x4 Auto, Tire eating S.O.B. 12,750lbs 80,000miles lincoln Vantage 500 Duetz bolted in the back.
1994 7.3 I.D.I.T. factory turbo, auto 2x4 DRW with lots of upgrades, 11 transmissions under 100K factory warranty. 280,000 miles Currently Cavitated and parked.
96 F-800 24'flat 5.9L cummins, 4spd allison juice brakes.
89 F-800 6.6L 5+2 27,00lbs light weight with National 556A crane behind the cab.
2006 T800 KW 550 C-15 18spd 22K front, 52K rears murray ramps, 195" W.B. CA spec heavy haul SOLD
2006 Murray 16 tire professional lowbed SOLD
1996 fetherlite 4 horse GN, Walton 18' 14K tag tilt equipment trailer.
I've had my F450 w/Manning bed for about a year now. I notice a big difference in the braking and in the 4.33 rear end compared to my F350 w/4.10 rear end. I don't notice the ride to be much harsher but it is firmer. I liked the bench seat in my 350 better than the buckets in the 450. It is a higher step up to get in the cab, same as a 350 4x4 I think. I did have to 'flip my axles' on the 5th wheel to get level. Fuel mileage is not as good as the 350 w/7.3 but only slightly less. ( I had the 91 IDI). I don't notice much difference in parking, very few places I can't get it into. Stopping the 5th wheel is great with the 450. All in all, I would do it again.
I HAVE READ SOME OF THESE POST. I WILL SAY THAT FORD DOES MAKE A FACTORY BED FOR THESE TRUCKS. FORD PUTS A SPACER BEHIND THE CAB AND IT IS ATTACHED TO THE BED. I KNOW THIS BECAUSE THE FIRE HOUSE I BELONG TO. WE ORDERED THEIS FROM FORD. IF ANY ONE WOULD LIKE PLCTURES I WOULD MOR THAN GLAD TO TAKE THEM AND SEND THEM TO YOU.
You do realize you have resurrected a four year old thread, right?
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'95 F250 ext cab long bed, PSD, 5 speed, 2 wheel drive, 3.55 gears, 286,000 miles, Edge Evolution CTS (LINK TO MY REVIEW), LUK clutch, homemade REAR BUMPER, open element AIR FILTER, 36" ARE contractor cap. With tools, full of fuel and me on board (300 lbs) steer 3620, drive 3860 total 7480.
You do realize you have resurrected a four year old thread, right?
Yeah, I don't think Fontaine still makes the Classic Traveler that was in my post 4 years ago. The 2008-up Ford factory pickups have put some of those conversion outfits out of business.
This one is closed, information is outdated. You need to start a new thread.
__________________ THANK YOU to all the heroes in our military and all the heroes at home who wait for their safe return. I am humbled by and grateful for your service and sacrifice.
'95 F250 ext cab long bed, PSD, 5 speed, 2 wheel drive, 3.55 gears, 286,000 miles, Edge Evolution CTS (LINK TO MY REVIEW), LUK clutch, homemade REAR BUMPER, open element AIR FILTER, 36" ARE contractor cap. With tools, full of fuel and me on board (300 lbs) steer 3620, drive 3860 total 7480.
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The 2008-up Ford factory pickups have put some of those conversion outfits out of business.
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