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    Order 2023 F-350 FX4 Question When Planning Suspension Upgrade?

    I got some good info on my other thread about planning for bigger tires. I am ordering a 2023 F-350 LB for a 2000# Scout Kenai. I plan on upgrading suspension and was advised passingly against ordering FX4 if that is the case. FX4 is $500 My concern is I will lose hill descent and skid...
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    New F-350 Order Question- Planning for Bigger Tires

    I am planning on ordering a new F-350- probably kind of sorted loaded (Lariat.) was planning on 7.3 gas w 4.3 gearing. truck will carry 2,000 lbs scout kenai. am i going to need airbags? Suspension change? i was planning on getting plow/camper package and fx4- but dont want to throw that...
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    2023 Ford F-350 Power Take-Off and Pro Power Onboard - 2KW

    I'm getting an 2023 F-350 to put a Scout Kenai on. Any reason to get the $280 Power Take-Off feature? Can I charge the Kenai by plugging it into the Pro Power Onboard? Worth getting? Also considering adding the factory winch. Input appreciated.
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    Pricing vs MSRP on Custom Order F-350 July 2022

    I'm seeing new trucks listed for $20k OVER MSRP at dealerships. I'm seeing used trucks with 80,000 miles for selling for same price as MSRP new. If I custom order a new truck from ford- can I expect everyone to charge me over MSRP- or is this crazy pricing for people who "must have it now!"...
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    Truck For Kenai Scout?

    What truck should I get for a Scout Kenai truck camper? I want a full ton and 8 foot bed so I can close the tail. 4x4 a must. Room for four. Probably a Ford- but convince me otherwise. I have a Ram 1500 Ecodiesel now- but probably going to go gasser. (PS- my 1500 has a payload of 891...
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    Flatbed Grandby on f350 shortbed frame w 8 foot norweld tray?

    New to site. Anyone run this setup. Good idea? Bad idea? Does it reduce tongue weight much? Benefit would be maneuverability and turning radius Pros? Cons?
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    3/4 ton or 1 ton platform? 250 or 350. 2500 or 3500

    I have been considering a FWC Hawk or similar. Leaning towards flat bed but feel free to talk me out of it. Is full ton the route to go or is 3/4 enough? I definitely want to be below GVWR when loaded for a week/weekend trip. Two adults/two small children. It would also be nice to be able...
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    OBS 350 as Platform?

    Newb here. Considering a flatbed set-up with a 1997 Ford F350 CCLB as the platform. 7.3 diesel. 4.10 gearing. Flatbed + camper = 3000 lbs. Pluses? Minuses? My DD is a 2015 1500 ecodiesel (should have gone gas) so I'm not very familiar with the older builds. And I'm definitely not a...
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