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F350 CC DRW 4X4 6.4L Lariat Black with TowBoss (4.3 Rear End)
Hello all... First time poster here!
I just got my new Black F350 DRW, CC 4x4 Lariat on friday. It has the Towboss package with the 4.3 rear end. I only have 450 miles on it so far, but I am getting between 12 and 13 MPG (according to the computer).
Absolutely love the truck!! I had a 2006 F350 SRW King Ranch that I just totalled in an April snow storm in Wisconsin [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] The insurance company totalled it and gave me a big check towards my new truck. I couldn't be happier! The 2008 truck is so much better even without the King Ranch package (IMO).
Re: F350 CC DRW 4X4 6.4L Lariat Black with TowBoss (4.3 Rear End)
Thats great! We ordered almost the same truck except XL and SC. I am glad to hear your happy with it. I hummed and hawed a lot over 4.1 or 4.30 but after enduring 3.73 in my 02 I bit the bullet. How do you find it doing 55 on the highway? where does it sit in the revs? I found with my dodge with 4.5? that as long as I kept it around 1900rpm it got great millage above that it went down hill.
How do you find the ride? With the 4x4 does it sit reasonably level or is the nose still down in the dirt. Havent seen any new 4x4 duallys yet in my parts so I am pretty eager for some int.
Some pictures of your new baby would be appreciated. Especialy a level side shot.
Re: F350 CC DRW 4X4 6.4L Lariat Black with TowBoss (4.3 Rear End)
I am still getting used to the 4.3. My last two trucks had 3.73 axles. The engine does rev higher at highway speed. I think it runs around 2150 rpm at 55MPH. I will get a good reading next time I drive. The engine is so quiet compared to the 6.0 and 7.3 that I don't notice the higher revs unless I am looking for it [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
The mileage is definitely better beelow 2000 rpm. I still have less than 600 miles on the engine, so I am still going according to the computer reading for mpg. I'll post more accurate results as soon as I get them.
The ride is incredible!! I love driving that truck! The 4x4 is very level and the truck sits lower than my 2006 SRW did. Not sure why... Maybe the size of the tires? My 2006 had 20" rims, the 2008 has 17"....
I just found my camera today, so I'll post some pics tomorrow! I just ordered a Leer 100XQ cap for it too! Can't wait....
Re: F350 CC DRW 4X4 6.4L Lariat Black with TowBoss (4.3 Rear End)
I have a F450 w/4.30 rear. It runs about 1800rpm at 55mph and doesn't hit 2100rpm until 65mph. Accounting for tire sizes your F350 should be within 2% of the same rpms with 4.30 rear.
Great truck you have and I'm sure you'll be happy with the TowBoss package. I was planning on a F350 until I ordered 36TK3 Mobile Suites with 18,500# GVWR.
__________________ 2008 F450 Lariat Crew Cab 4x4
Shadow Grey w/Black Accent, Medium Stone Interior
TorqShift, 4.30 Gears
Job1 14,500 GVWR - 29,000 GCWR
Reese Signature 24K, Line-X, Trucks USA Roll Cover, Leer 100XQ Topper 2007 DoubleTree 36TK3 Mobile Suite
18.5k GVWR 2007 Mirage Enclosed Cargo Trailer
7.0k GVWR
Re: F350 CC DRW 4X4 6.4L Lariat Black with TowBoss (4.3 Rear End)
Congrats man. Can't wait for my F350 to get here.
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2008 F350 SRW CC Lariat,6.4,20 inch wheels, Spray in Boxliner,Retrax Roll top cover, Bluetooth, Warn Transformer with M12000 winch and SST Cover,HID Lights, Dual 150 watt Daylighters.5 inch Magnaflow exhaust. etc.
dz06... I checked out that 36TK3...it's a monster!! That thing is nicer than my house!! Looks like a lot of fun! I have my eye on a 36 foot Raptor toy hauler, but I have to convince the wife we "need" it [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
Re: F350 CC DRW 4X4 6.4L Lariat Black with TowBoss (4.3 Rear End)
That's about identical to the one I test drove the other day - nice truck!!!
Duncan
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Re: F350 CC DRW 4X4 6.4L Lariat Black with TowBoss (4.3 Rear End)
Wow! That thing is wicked!! Keep the rubber side down on that! I rolled my last truck in a snow storm, so I am kind of liking that my new truck rides lower...
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