The REAL differences between the Ford F350 vs F450!

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[@OpenAirAdventure]

The turning radius on the 450 and 550 is amazing

[@donroberts1626]

Very true.

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

Yes it is. Even thought the 550 work truck i had was considerably longer than a 350 single axle inhad before, it still turned way better.

[@walking_man]

The F450 only weighs about 300 pounds more. The Super Duty catalogue says the F350 carries about 1250 pounds more, but not really. The F350 can be optioned with a gasoline engine. The diesel option adds about 700 pounds, the dual batteries adds about 100 pounds, the dual heavy duty alternator (and associated mount) adds about 100 pounds, and the larger fuel tank adds about 50 pounds. Thus, a similarly equipped F350 really only has a payload about 300 pounds greater. The 300 pounds comes from the extra weight on the F450 of the one inch larger diameter brakes, the larger wheels, and the longer front axle.

[@parkersmithson6667]

I’m a paramedic and we have F450s for our ambulance fleet, assuming they are chassis cabs but holy cow I swear those things can turn on a dime with the wider front axle. Very useful to have

[@SIGINT007]

Our new boo boo bus was ordered as an F450 as well and it's a night and day difference over the older F350 it replaced on the front line. Driving the 450 was sooo much nicer.

[@Merica_dadgarage]

As we speak I’m talking the wife into buying a f450 to haul our 2018 keystone Fuzion toy hauler!!!! My poor f250 needs to be retired. I know I shouldn’t even hook up to it with a f250. The camper was an unexpected purchase and less than $40,000. Couldn’t pass it up!! Now the f450!!!!!!

[@The_JEB]

bill it as a safer truck to haul the rv for your family, make sure you bring up the kids/grandkids and that you are worried that the rv might be a bit too big for the f250 and you'd feel it would be safer for the kids/grandkids and yourselves to have an f450 because it would be able to handle the trailer better which would make it less likely to cause an accident and hurt someone.

[@ericklepper9351]

We run F550 an would not go down in size. Pull 2019 Keystone Fuzion 423. Love the stability an power.

[@jameshall2299]

My father in law has the f450 and an f350. He says he doesn’t know the 11’ camper is even on his f450. He sure is aware when it was on his f350.

[@itsbobmd]

We bought 3 trucks in 3 years. An F150 eco first, then we decided we wanted to camp, F250. Wanted to upgrade our camper to realize the 250 had no more payload than the 150.. bought and F450. Now I have 2.5 tons of payload. Went with an STX trim cost 55k compared to 75 -100k for Lariat, Platinum and KR.

[@jasonborne5724]

@@ericklepper9351 Power? F550 has the same motor as the F250

[@charlesgilbert7432]

The Wide Track front end is worth the extra money if buying a F350 vs an F450. The turning radius is fantastic and comes in handy for daily driving. Yes, the ride is a bit harsher. But the larger brakes make up for it. Love my F450 and would buy another.

[@evan002]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video, it saved me a lot of my own time.

[@tomdonelson385]

This video has helped me considerably. I was seriously thinking of getting a F450. I'm now convinced to get a single wheel F350 and a single axle tractor.

[@tomc8115]

Very informative. It's good to have all this info in one place. It was a PITA to suss this out when we bought our 450. Same color as yours! Stay safe down there with Nicholas bearing down on y'all!

[@tadred1]

I can't say enough about the widetrack front end! Absolutely love it! I have it on my 2015 F350 dually, yes I said F350! Ford offered the widetrack on the F350 in '15-16. From the Ford brochure: High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package (F-350 Crew Cab DRW 172" WB 4x4 only; requires diesel engine and 4.30 limited-slip rear axle) includes max. front springs, wide track front axle, front fender flare moldings, and increased GCWR from 31,900 lbs. to 35,000 lbs.

[@TheOreo2008]

Whats your GVWR? im trying to decide. In my heart and brain I want a F450 but can't do a CDL right now. And Cant for the life of me find the f350 gvwr. I know ill end up just buying smaller trailers. But wanna know all there is to know

[@tadred1]

@@TheOreo2008 it's 14000# which is the same as a F450 and you don't need to have a CDL.

[@chaddarr4834]

You don’t wanna sell that truck do you I got a 2011 Ford F3 50 Dooley four-wheel-drive that I’m fixing to get rid of

[@tadred1]

@@chaddarr4834 Thanks but I'm not looking to sell anytime soon. Love the turning radius of this truck! Truck has a turning radius of the F450 but with all the benefits of only being an F350! Plus the 15 up 6.7 diesels are a little better than the 11-14.

[@chaddarr4834]

If I was u I’d hold onto that truck brother-Supposedly the 6.4 the 2001 to the 2008 of the best years to get them other than the 13-16

[@counselorjay2047]

I lived in Corpus Christi for 26 years but moved in 2006. It was fun to see you driving past all of the places and streets I remember. Thanks for making this video. I would like to travel after I retire with a 5th wheel and I have wondered which truck would be better.

[@lanceripplinger8352]

Excellent video. Really is strange that Ford doesn't explain this to people. Makes you wonder if a lot of dealers out there even realize the differences. If I needed some huge truck like this, the turning radius of the F450 would seal the deal for me. I liked your video showing how much of a difference that the turning radius makes.

[@bobscharding9922]

Not the same thing, but deciphering max towing when buying a Ford Expeditions or F-150 is a pain.

[@T_RexDino]

@@bobscharding9922, if you're towing I'd highly recommend an F-150. The independent suspension in the XP is a big red flag.

[@johnblue8029]

Lol they kno

[@dekonfrost7]

Fact is that the new f450 2022 steering was tight when I picked it up. But later the same night it was impossible

[@larrymcgill5508]

Depends on what you’re towing.

[@mikesowell7969]

The turning radius is a big difference for me when considering to buy a 350 or 450.

[@eliteinventor]

I never knew that

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

Definitely, huge difference. Same qith the 550. The 550 I had was long as hell but still turned way better than the 350 I had.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Always great information on this channel, thanks for sharing 👍🏾

[@naknaksdadn572]

i did my homework and brought home a 2021 F350 dually with a 6.7 Power Stroke turbo vs an F450 in similar configuration for these very reasons you mentioned and saved quite a bit of money also. Thanks for the video!

[@terrytroutvine2168]

Thank you for the information! I didn't realize the axle ratio was different the axles them self where bigger!

[@azdskin8862]

Before I ordered my 2022 F450 I asked several Ford dealers about the actual differences between the F350 & F450 and all they could tell me was the wide track front axle and tires/brakes were the only differences between them. Thank you so much for this video it gave me the specifics I wanted to know and confirmed to me I made the right choice.

[@chesta-dacheetaa8754]

Thanks for sharing the info...out of many hours of research ,,,this is the BEST DESCRIPTION OF DIFFERENCES. ☆☆☆☆☆

[@Gman-qm6bv]

Another, information packed video JD, thank you! I grew up in Corpus and love the video footage.

[@todd727300]

The tighter turning radius really shines when backing a large RV into a tight spot.

[@joshsstuffs5877]

Thanks for compiling this information into one place. I just ordered a '22 F350 DRW with the 7.3 Godzilla and 4.30 gears.

[@paulparadis916]

Good Job explaining this as your correct. I too was looking at a F450 but decided on the F350 and have currently ordered 9 weeks ago a F350 Lariat optioned out minus the sun roof as I was looking more for structure integrity. Your video here reaffirmed my decision that I made the correct choice. Thank You

[@meadmaker4525]

I don't tow or haul anything and I would still love to own one of these. Beautiful truck. The turning radius with that wider track front axle is just crazy. My only complaint would be the 19.5" wheels. With those things, you're stuck with those hard-riding commercial-grade tires. Upgrading to a 20" wheel puts you back in the realm of a bunch of consumer-grade tires that'll ride much nicer and it'll obviously still accommodate the larger brakes, but that's more money you'd have to spend after dropping $100K+ on this truck to begin with.

[@tylermitchell6554]

Seeing you’re F-450 In person and around town I didn’t realize how much wider an F-450 compared to an F-350. Keep up with informative videos BTBRV! 🤠

[@gallen1268]

Corpus Christi! Whataburger!! I've been out of Texas too long... appreciate the scenery. Thanks!

[@acdii]

One other thing different between pickup and chassis cab is the frame width. The chassis cab is not as wide as the pickup frame, that goes for both the 350 and 450 models. Another thing to consider when you register the truck in some states, they base the plate on the GVWR of the truck. Here in IL that means both the F350 and the F450 being at 14K would put it into the F plate range since they are over 12K GVWR. IOW it costs $104 a year more for the F350 Dually than a SRW, so might as well get the F450 instead if you live in those states.

[@troysgt]

Thanks for the video. I haven’t seen your prior videos, so this helps a lot.

[@jackbogan3439]

We switched from a 350 to 450. Fuel mileage is a little worse, but the turn radius is awesome!

[@samnelller9110]

Diesel? Or Gas?

[@rebauto]

Just switched from a 2018 F350 to a 2022 F450 and I'm getting better mpg. Averaged 14 with the 350, getting 15-16 with 450, unloaded. I'm assuming the 10 speed vs the older 6 speed is the reason. F350 had 3.55 gears

[@3katd]

@@samnelller9110they only make diesel

[@emiliojacaman690]

You can get a F350 dually with 4:30 gears now on 2022, I ordered one 2 weeks ago.

[@kimjhpl1524]

Thanks for explaining cargo capacity to my husband.

[@406Steven]

I have a short box '04 F-250 XL (no rear sway bar) with a long bed slide-in camper that's pushing 3k pounds loaded and nothing but worn out shocks and air bags in the back to help with the squat. I've been subbed to this channel for a while but this video caught my interest as the weight of the camper had me leaning towards the 450 for the extra weight capacity (tires and suspension). This video made a lot of good points, if I could find a gas F-450 with a manual transmission I'd be tempted to sell my F-250.

[@joecool509]

this is the best explanation yet on your channel. thanks! if only they would make a 350 with the wide track and call the rest good!

[@laurenhansman3447]

In 2015 and 2016 Ford did build an F350 dually with the F450 front axle - I have one and it is much better than the normal F350 front axle. Unfortunately Ford stopped that option after 2016.

[@jessaphillips2846]

The price difference between same trim F350 and F450 is minimal and the extra cost of parts for the wide track front end would make them even closer in price, so there’s no real reason to offer a wide track F350.

[@AVASdesertRACER]

@@jessaphillips2846 The ONLY reason people want the wide track on the 350 is because they want the ride quality of the 350 dually with the axle width of the 450.

[@GMCJay_lly]

I like your color matched 2-tone bumper. Clean...

[@micahravet7226]

I had a F-350 SRW for my Arctic Fox 990 truck camper and threw a bunch of upgrades into it including 19.5 Rickson Truck wheels and eventually gave up and got a F-450. I got a 2017 F-450 so I didn't have to touch the truck, I roll completely stock with a 5000lb wet Arctic Fox 990 truck camper and it does amazing. Super tight turning radius, no need to upgrade suspension, sway bars are super stout and brakes are amazing, especially empty. I typically roll only about 1/2 of the GCWR of a F450 and it drives like a dream. My wife commented on a F350 SRW hauling a Arctic fox 990 like we have, leaning on turns and rocking with semi's passing on how scary it looked going down the road, I just grinned and said, "that's why I got this, I use to be that guy".

[@nightfall22]

Great information as usual brother

[@middlemanofficial1]

Excellent video. Your video answered so many questions that I have, thank you!

[@JeffrikOG9]

i cant wait for my 22 f450 lariet, should start being built next week.

[@hsjawanda]

Great informative video. If you have a blog/website, you should write a post pointing out these differences & then simply point people to it when they ask you 😀. Seeing things written down for in a tabular format will be very helpful to people looking to make a buying decision.

[@scrapmanindustries]

I like how you make the video seem like you rehearsed what your trying to say. all the information is there and I'm not really bored. the pictures help a lot as well. its also kinda cool you just stuck dash cam footage of driving around Corpus Cristi up as the video and still for some reason it wasn't boring. I tried to make a video on the differences between a ram 3500 and 4500 cab and chassis truck but it was extremely painful to watch even for me. I was out with a camera and a pair of calipers measuring the frame and counting springs and all sorts of stuff saying "uh" and like almost every other word. no script at all. your video came out way better had more information and somehow was Alot shorter than mine. I was so embarrassed by mine I still didn't even post it yet and its been almost a year since I filmed it. I was kinda hoping I would get better at the youtube and refilm it one day.

[@jerryknorr679]

Great video love when u talk about the trucks. Thanks

[@toddvolpe6396]

That was one of the most congenial traffic respectful calm Lee negotiated traffic jam I've ever seen there were only like two or three lane changes people were patient. Oh yeah thanks for the truck video

[@repairvehicle]

This is the best comparison video ever. Excellent job. If you can do same thing for ram, that would be great.

[@tedmarshall5769]

I still have a 1999 F-550 flat bed, with the old 7.3 liter Diesel-turbo and a 7-speed standard shift. I have put only one clutch in the truck at about 35-40,000 miles. FORD didn't put a big enough clutch it from the factory. It gets 10-12 mpg whether it's pulling a loaded 4 horse trailer, with large living quarters down the road at 70 miles per hour, or empty. I didn't get it for economy, I got it to do a job which it did for many years. It doesn't get much use now days, but when I need something hauled it does the job. It's a keeper!

[@andyc5612]

Thank you for the review we don’t get many if any of the big fords here in Australia always been fascinated with the differences in the bigger trucks.

[@marky1b]

Dude this was an awesome video and I appreciate the level of detail. Honestly I think Ford should rethink their naming. Having two sets of f-450s is confusing

[@michaela.aguilar2921]

I would be sold on the sharper turn radius and better brakes, especially in an emergency braking situation, although with the engine brake, and tranny down shifting, don’t really use my brakes all that much on my Ram dually.

[@dcoy0517]

Beautiful! Great work and attention to detail

[@lpb8726]

Thanks for the clarification!

[@richcreager7877]

I bought a 2022 F450 Cab Chassis with flatbed 7.3 with 4.88 gear. Love it

[@berryreading4809]

Great overview! I never realized how different the two models were until backing a 30ft trailer with an F450 C&C in a very tight area vs the F350 C&C and Chevy 3500 C&C that i was used to driving/towing with! If you've got the money and constantly haul heavy loads I'd definitely go 450 all day (especially if you do a C&C with some type of flatbed with underbody toolboxs/storage compartments)! For camper only towing doing park and cruise type use I'd stick with the 350 because of the slightly better ride and cheaper tires with more tread options 👍

[@JoeHTX]

Very informative, thank you!

[@williambradley2562]

Great Info … Thanks so much

[@billm2516]

As always the information you provide explains the major differences between the two trucks. I know when my wife and I are ready to replace my 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 it will be replaced by a F450.

[@toberrdrawforc]

The current circumstances sound a bit risky.

[@2300V]

Hey I’m new to the trucking world, what type of work can you do with a truck like this?

[@fredrhodes540]

I have a 2000 F450 service truck with only 90,000 miles and the 7.3. It is a great truck, illegal in California so have to register it in Arizona. It is an awesome truck.

[@toms.7913]

Great video, you answered a lot of questions I had. I’m looking for a F350-450 flatbed for a camper build. Thanks for the info.

[@butchpalmer1860]

Great info, just subscribed.

[@Powerstroke98]

I find it funny when he says at the end 'That's about all you get with the F450 over the F350 folks'....when those are significant differences to many. The turning radius itself by him, was not highlighted as significantly as he should have, as it's HUGE when it comes to making a sharp turn! Personally, if I would end up going back to having the need of a large truck as I once had an F450, I'd most certainly do it again, and on a long trip, the ride is fabulously comfortable!

[@hunterharrell7491]

Don't forget in around 2011 the 450 actually shard the Dana 80 rear axle with the F350, were a few years before and after it actually had a true medium duty rear axle

[@declansills1614]

Thanks for the info. I just assumed that the 450 pickup is simply a 450 c/c with a bed. I remember seeing in the 2017 Super Duty brochure that the 450 pickup only comes one way, 4x4, crew cab, diesel. Maybe it's still like that. That would explain its one way status. Cuts down on the number of unique models Ford has to produce. To me Ford makes the best 3/4 ton and up pickups, across the board.

[@TL-wy1nk]

I appreciate your explanation.

[@nepatswin]

The better turning radius sold me!

[@fordgt40mk11YT_FortressTycoon]

Dudeeee you’re in my cityyy! No wayyy! My hometown!!! Miss it! Really from Portland but used to live in corpus

[@marksloat1608]

I drive a F450 (cab & chassis) with a mounted flatbed to deliver feed. One of my helpers tried to tell me it was basically just a modified F350! Lol

[@frediefarmer]

Great information video. Thanks

[@johndenbo773]

I always enjoy the content! Thank you, JD. But for some reason, I cannot watch when it’s just you driving around and talking! Ha.

[@hyracer6684]

A couple of things that were not mentioned, which is why we are ordering a 2022 F350 Dually. 1. According to Ford's brochure, you can't get the 7.3 gas engine in the F450 2. You can't get a Super Cab in the F450

[@NycCitizen]

F-450 also has beefier front end control arms and rods. They terminate with grease lube fittings 7 in total. F-350 has non grease able fittings and control arms and rods are thinner. F-450 has the super 60 front axle , f-350 does not. F-460 had 10 bolt hubs,f-350 has eight bolt hubs. F-450 is more of a trimmed down f-550 than an upgraded f-350. But I can say most folks that ask the which should I. It question would be fine with an f-350 4-10 rear.

[@ramoncote1620]

That’s what I just ordered

[@adrianlucero2880]

Nice job bringing in some images of what u r talking about! Do u have a F250 vs F350 SRW comparison video?

[@BigTruckBigRV]

Yes, but it's pretty old

[@thebig12conference73]

Engineering background here I must say that the turning radius on the F450 is AMAZING. I have not tried the F550 yet but I want to ask what is the real FUEL MPG City/HIGHWAY when you are NOT TOWING? For all of the negative talks about Ford, they still make the best trucks, hands down. I heard people who bought the F350 have some buyer's remorse because the turning apparatus is not as good. Even if you are not towing, I would still recommend the F450 because it is a more nice truck, and fun to drive. i also want to get an extended bed. Question it's the same Dana 41 vs 37 split. What are the advantages of the 41 vs the 37 split can you town more? Now if you don't need to tow that much then I recommend the F250 Super Duty and you can still tow quite a bit. You get a combined 15 MPG when you are not towing.

[@Barry.Ellis.]

We recently ordered a new F-350 Dually. I'd strongly considered 450, but decided against it because it really didn't offer much more than the 350. And all I'm really doing with it is hauling an RV, so... The better turning radius would've been nice. But on the other hand, I was able to order my 350 with the 3.55 rear end. Still plenty of towing capacity in that, but slightly better fuel milage.

[@tommyaoi1183]

Nice!! 😀

[@Barry.Ellis.]

@@wj2791 F-450 doesn’t even offer TPMS as an option?!!! TPMS saved me the other day with a flat on my driver’s side inside dual. I had 15,000 lb hitched to the 5th wheel.

[@Barry.Ellis.]

Still loving it!

[@smittysmitty481]

Excellent video!

[@saintely475]

Great explanation! Thanks

[@kevincoleman9761]

This guy is sharp. I've got 350 and 550 and several dodges. I had no idea

[@underscr0e]

Turning radius and brakes are a good bonus!

[@DIGIT9]

Great explanation !

[@DavidSmith-zo4iy]

I've seen many of your videos and love them all, but I can't seem to find the answer to my current questions. There are many videos out there including several of yours, that discuss diesel vs gas trucks. "Which should you buy" etc. But I have been driving gas trucks (F-150s, Ram 1500's, and smaller) for 40 years now, but find myself looking at pulling a 5th wheel and needing to go with an F350 or Ram 3500 Diesel. What would someone like me (With too many pre-conceptions) need to know before buying a diesel to tow with. I know all the payload weight and towing issues, but after all those years of driving a gas truck, (and never a diesel) what do I need to know that is different between owning a gas truck from a diesel? Example: DEF? Fueling? Engine response? Different filters? etc. Thanks for all you do!

[@bigdaddy7119]

Correction on the F350 rear gear ratio; yes, you CAN get the 4.30 gears, but only in the dually. My 2006 has factory 4.30’s front and rear (4WD).

[@peladinho769]

We just ordered a '22 F450 wit a 16ft flatbed and it has a 16500 GWV don't know how much bed weights yet but I'm excited 😆 so it was great to hear it has a better turning radius than the F350. Currently we have a '07 GMC 3500 and it's falling apart, engine is good though but the turning on that is at best horrible. Thanks for the video

[@brada1997]

🤣 and that's why buying a GM is bad... They fall apart. I have plenty friends with both. The Ford holds up better, especially the interior.

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[@mrbohl]

This was very helpful. I have a large truck camper on order and I’ve been shopping for a truck. Truck camper wet will be about 4-4200lbs and I’ll be looking to tow with the camper in at times as well. Would you say the F350 is still the way to go?

[@walkercustoms]

I'm going with a nice used F350 quadcab SRW because I can afford it, it's set up is ideal for my needs and it's also in great condition.

[@osagejon8972]

4 years ago when I was looking to retire my "tetanus" truck ( I hate Ohio road salt) I was looking at F450's just because of the 19.5 tires. I move my 13000# excavator and other equipment with the pick up sometimes and the stiffer tires are nice and they last a lot longer when loaded. I ended up finding a quite nice '04 f350 king ranch crew cab dually with 19.5 aluminum wheels on it and a cummins under the hood. It does a fine job towing and better than 20mpg empty but I need the proverbial "40 acres to turn the thing around". Wish I had the wide track front end of the f450.

[@ZR1Terror]

I want an F450 because of the looks.

[@professionalinspectionserv4228]

I did not buy my f450 for a comfort ride or fuel milage, I wanted capability and control of what ever I was towing. You are right I may not have needed so much truck but it looks really good and is capable of doing what I ask of it. After being in an accident with another vehicle and trailer, I want full control. The city slickers may want the Cadillac ride, and milage wide rims that stick out past the fenders, no sidewall tires, front end jacked up while ass is low, and lights under the truck and fender wells... those trucks can only haul groceries, lol. I agree most folks probably only need a dually 350 if hauling. I drive mine everywhere, groceries, rv, hauling gravel go fishing... Thank you for the information.

[@dannyanderson6207]

Also the Cab and Chassis also get a less power, different turbo and injection system.

[@dzymslizzy3641]

Hmmm...very interesting. My current truck is a 20-year-old F150 that is still seving me well. Granted, I've had about $4K worth of repairs done over the last 4 years or so, but all in all, that was far cheaper than a new truck! We got this truck from an insurance settlement because some $%(*%* t-boned by previous F150 that I really liked. It had a full 8' bed and a high-rise camper shell, making it ideal for our craft shows. However, in seeking a replacement, we searched and searched all over the SF Bay Area and environs, and NO 8' bed trucks were to be found on the used market! The insurance $$ wasn't enough to get a new truck, and at that, the dealers didn't have 8' beds, either: it would have had to be special-ordered. What a bummer! If I ever decide to go for getting a 5th wheel and taking off to tour the country, I'll definitely be looking for the F350 dually. FORD! First On Race Day! ;-)

[@georgedoolittle9015]

The rear leaf spring contains one extra "leaf" and is awesomely more stout. That's the difference. Only in dualies the F450 is made explicitly for towing and cargo capacity...not for snow plowing, not for daily driver use...and it has a vast interior space unto itself so "fun for the whole Family" would be an understatement. Not a field truck though absolutely and actually does not handle well unladen. Given how amazing the Ford F150 hybrid is I'm hard pressed to be interested in any Super Duty truck at the moment ... especially as the Ford Maverick looks set to be even more amazing and the new Ford Ranger for next year imminent. But the best thing about the Ford F450 is best in class chassis that has remained basically unchanged for well over a decade. That makes making changes far far far more easy along the assembly than would be true of any other super heavy duty truck on the market at the moment. The only material step up would be to the Ford F750 which comes equiped with air brakes. To me that should be standard on any full size US made truck period currently and why I'm only interested in the Ford Maverick and upcoming Ford Ranger for next Year 2022. With all electric pickup truck Wars starting next Year that makes me hold off on even being interested in any product until all that rubber hits the road as well. Simply put the USA has a *MASSIVE* glut of vehicle at the moment and prices look set to plunge.

[@DH-hp7nv]

I understand the differences. However i am not a fan of the aesthetics of the 450. But folks should definitely opt for the ford!

[@MrBlajlynn]

Hello and thanks for all the videos you do. Question about the rims on the F450. I recall you changing the rims to real Alcoa rims a few months back. Are you still running them? How is everything with them? I have a 2015 F450 and need to change from factory because of the oxidation around valve stems.

[@Taras-Nabad]

Great video of the road.

[@michelduhamel136]

Nice info , on my 450 2011 a got 120,000 mills on they original brake job , combined city and highway ,

[@barrymanilow2205]

Hey man, that's my hometown! In Homer, AK now. Next video, you should cruise around Aransas or Ingleside. Take the ferry.

[@samuellorenzo1263]

Muy buen video gracias !!

[@clintontate5260]

Could not explained that any better . That's why I bought the F350 dually for the extra payload..

[@John5ive]

I have a 21k pound toy hauler that I tow with an f450. I had a hot shot driver, who had an f350, tell me "be glad you bought the f450" Enough said. I understand everything this guy said, especially about payload. Turning radius on my f450 is better than the short bed extended cab chevy I had...

[@nunezlaura3559]

Very helpful!! Thanks

[@MoisesJha]

Hey, nice video. And nice truck!

[@JOHNWAYNE1920]

You never know who's going to be making a youtube video while driving down the interstate.

[@patzke]

Isn’t there an additional frame cross member in the 450 vs the 350?

[@BigInjun05]

Very informative 👍👍👍

[@gordonkinslow8385]

You can opt to have the wide track axle on the f350 dually when you order it. My f350 dually has the wide track axle and the turning radius is amazing.

[@BigTruckBigRV]

Not since 2015. Your referring to the Tow Boss package which is no longer available.

[@gordonkinslow8385]

@@BigTruckBigRV My truck is 2017

[@gordonkinslow8385]

@@BigTruckBigRV and in canada it was just an option, not called tow boss

[@deal492]

@@BigTruckBigRV yea it like package (67w)