F550?

[dstig1]

A wide front end F-550 is the sharpest turning truck on the road. They’ll way out turn a F-350 of the same wheelbase and I’m comparing coil spring 350s. If you go pre 05 to a leaf spring 350 the difference is even more drastic. A F-550 does get bad mileage. It’s getting 8-9 unloaded. The worst thing about the 550 is the ride quality absolutely sucks. If I’m not towing over 15k I’d just assume drive my 350 for the better ride quality. The F-550 has vastly better brakes over the 350.

I don't think anyone, anywhere has ever uttered THAT phrase!

 

[4570Man]

I don't think anyone, anywhere has ever uttered THAT phrase!

The F-550 literally throws cups out of the cup holder. My 3500 rides much nicer and my class 8 Volvo on air ride rides much better.

 

[Hay Dude]

My F-350 & F-550 were horrible riding trucks. But the 550 turned really tight

 

[4570Man]

My F-350 & F-550 were horrible riding trucks. But the 550 turned really tight

Until the 550 gets at least a ton on the bed it rides like it’s on blocks. The 3500 is a much smoother ride.

 

[Larry Caldwell]

At least you can put a good load on the F-550 dump bed without a CDL. Dropping to a 350 dually doesn’t change the CDL part much. My 350 dually GVW is 14,000 which puts it solidly over 26k with my 14k trailer. My 1999 350 was 12,500 which is still over 26k with a 14k trailer.

Put farm plates on it and you don't need a CDL, at least in the PNW.