2011 or 2012 F-250 ??

[Dmace]

I still don't get why Ford uses those "stick-on" dually fenders that look like something ordered from a JC Whitney catalog...
It should be built right into the fender like the RAM or GM dually trucks.

RAM dually:

GM dually:

 

[farmboy12]

Dmace

It definitely makes it easier on the manufacturer. Don't have to stock two different beds, they use the same bed on SRWs and DRWs, just add fenders.

Also, if I get a dually, I would kinda want it to have the slap ons. The commone mishap with duallies is busted fenders, mostly because of being wider than the average truck. While I wouldn't plan on doing it, if it does happen, it is way easier and cheaper to just change the fender.

And another reason for ME to like it, I want. side load toolboxes in my bed, and I would like to get the fenders Rhino lined, because people would be constantly leaning on it to get tools and the like, and in case a tool was dropped on it.

But, I do agree with you, the stamped ones certainly look better IMO. Just personal opinions and uses make the decision I guess.


Kyle

 

[Dmace]

Also, if I get a dually, I would kinda want it to have the slap ons. The commone mishap with duallies is busted fenders, mostly because of being wider than the average truck. While I wouldn't plan on doing it, if it does happen, it is way easier and cheaper to just change the fender.

True, they should use that in their ads.

CAN'T DRIVE A WIDE TRUCK? AFRAID SOMEONE MIGHT SCRATCH YOUR "WORK TRUCK"? GET A FORD AND GET TWO SETS OF REPLACEMENT FENDERS SO NO ONE AT THE GROCERY STORE CAN TELL YOU USED YOUR TRUCK FOR WORK!

 

[JESSE1]

I didn't like the new fenders at first but now I don't even notice them. I would think it's easier and cheaper to replace a fender instead of the entire side of the bed, so far I've been lucky and haven't scaped one off, yet. I can forgive Ford for the looks of the fenders considering how good this truck performs.

 

[PoorMansCat]

Yes indeed, run it does. Like the proverbial scalded dog and getting about 4 mpg better than my '08 F-450 with the 6.4.

hahaha.. I was talking about from that dealership

 

[JESSE1]

hahahha, I've been using that dealership since '76, this truck is vehicle #22. Pickups, Broncos, Expeditions. Very good dealer.

 

[slowzuki]

The 1 ton srw thing, many cities have bylaws prohibiting the parking of 1 tons in residential driveways, so everyone buys 250's in those areas. Re taxes and licences, the 250 falls on the cheaper side in some areas, the 350 on the cheaper side in others, so many small rules places to place.

Here the 250/350srw 's are about a 50/50 split.

 

[sparc]

The new rig is getting prepped today. Should be picking it up tomorrow.
Film at 11.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Good deal. Merry Christmas......


Chris

 

[PoorMansCat]

hahahha, I've been using that dealership since '76, this truck is vehicle #22. Pickups, Broncos, Expeditions. Very good dealer.

For some reason.... we have had absolutely HORRIBLE service from that dealership?? When we got our new 6.7L Fords, some came off the transport trucks with CEL's and were immediately taken there... they refused to touch them!!!