F-450 or F-350/ Outerlimit's Hauler
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F-450 or F-350/ Outerlimit's Hauler
I will be pulling an Outerlimits 42 Legacy on a triple axle Myco; some xcountry, but mostly 100 miles or so every once in a while.
Do I need to step it up to an F-450?
Will an F-350 do the job just as well?
What are the important differences between the two?
Thanks for the input.
P.S. Don't want to spend the $ for F-650 ect..
Do I need to step it up to an F-450?
Will an F-350 do the job just as well?
What are the important differences between the two?
Thanks for the input.
P.S. Don't want to spend the $ for F-650 ect..
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Re: F-450 or F-350/ Outerlimit's Hauler
F350 is more than fine, just make sure the trailer is up to the task as well, have straps in front and rear, a few threads on here on that as well. Good luck and congrats on the OL, great boat. Jeff
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Re: F-450 or F-350/ Outerlimit's Hauler
Check the tow rating of the truck needs to be rated to pull the weight of the boat and trailer, if it isnt rated to tow your weight , your insurance could deny the claim if you ever have one, the way my policy reads required me to upsize from a F350 daully to a C4500 Top kick, not worth the chance of a court battle had I had a claim, my F350 pulled my 44MTI just fine, the C4500 doesnt hardly know its back there
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i have an 04 f-450.. the piece of mind was worth every penny... i love my ride and have no worries about what it can handle nor insurance... the 450-550 have bigger rears and much bigger brakes... worth every penny if you ask me.....
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Re: F-450 or F-350/ Outerlimit's Hauler
I would think if you had a F350, you would need at least 4.10 rear end, but the Tow Boss version has an even higher tow rating with the 4.30 gears. I think the Tow Boss is rated for 18K.
I am in the same situation and looking for a 450 or 550, but they are hard to find... may just go with an F350 with the right gears.
I am in the same situation and looking for a 450 or 550, but they are hard to find... may just go with an F350 with the right gears.
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Re: F-450 or F-350/ Outerlimit's Hauler
Originally Posted by Boomer 880
I would think if you had a F350, you would need at least 4.10 rear end, but the Tow Boss version has an even higher tow rating with the 4.30 gears. I think the Tow Boss is rated for 18K.
I am in the same situation and looking for a 450 or 550, but they are hard to find... may just go with an F350 with the right gears.
I am in the same situation and looking for a 450 or 550, but they are hard to find... may just go with an F350 with the right gears.
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Re: F-450 or F-350/ Outerlimit's Hauler
Here is some info that may help your decision.
http://www.ford-trucks.com/specs/index.html
http://www.ford-trucks.com/specs/index.html