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04-21-2021, 05:40 PM #11
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Mine came with the 3.31 locking differential.
Good Luck!U.S. Navy Submarine Force Veteran
2020 Ford F-350 Platinum SRW 6.7
2021 Solitude 2930RL
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04-22-2021, 05:27 AM #12
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I ordered the 3.55, I thought maybe It would hold 10th gear a little better on the highway. I have a Momentum 351 right now, but was hopefully going to move up to a Solitude 380fl when the order craziness slows down. also I use the truck about 90% towing the camper so hopefully I made the right choice.
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04-22-2021, 05:38 AM #13
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Though I've only towed 30 miles to the local GD dealer for some minor maintenance work, it is extremely hilly, up and down, and 70 mph zone.
I kept it at 65, in tow mode, and it was shifting flawlessly in our 2021 F350 DRW crew cab. Matter of fact, it was a little scary because at one point I forgot the 14,000 lbs was back there and found myself hitting 70. A little brake application and I could feel the exhaust brake kick in going down hill (I have it set to auto mode)
Now, coming from a 2000 F350 into the 21st century of new gizmos, it was like sailing Columbus' ship Pinta to a modern day US Destroyer so I was easily impressed.
Ford, Chevy *and maybe dodge* have cut their production lines of HD trucks, as well as light duty due to the chip shortage that apparently won't end this year so you'd better buy soon, if you can find one, and expect the dealers not to be in the dealing mode. Combine that with new corporate taxes going from 22% to 28%, these trucks will not get cheaper anytime soon because those new fed taxes trickle down to the consumer.2021 310GK-R - MorRyde suspension and pin box. Sumo Springs. Solar, 7k axles.
2019 Lance 1062 Truck Camper, 2 slides.
2021 F350 Lariat DRW 4x4 6.7 diesel, 10 speed auto, 3.55 diff-48 gallon fuel capacity
2000 F350 XLT HD SRW 2WD 7.3L diesel, 6-speed manual trans, 3.73 diff - Firestone Airbags-Bilstein Shocks. 82 gallon fuel capacity
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04-22-2021, 06:03 AM #14
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I've heard that about dealers not moving off MSRP. I deal with a dealer that I have used for 25 years. They gave me invoice on my 22 order. I'm trading my 19 and they are giving me 2k less than what I paid for it, my truck only has 8k miles on it, moving up 3 years for 3k. We tried a locate but couldn't find what I wanted so I ordered. I guess loyalty pays if you find the right dealer and they treat you right.
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04-22-2021, 09:03 AM #15
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Fly in the soup?
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...very-hold.html
I was in the market for a new truck, but with parts shortages on top of covid, I can wait. The 2022s are already what you can order, but no big changes for them anyway. Maybe 2023 MY is the magic one. Looking at the 7.3 F350 Lariat.
Recently replaced the trans, turbo and water pump in my classic 7.3 anyway, so it should be good for a while. Hopefully the world will get back to normal by then...Last edited by Grandesigner; 04-22-2021 at 01:28 PM.
Dan and Rita
2021 Reflection150 260RD, built June 2020, w/400W solar + 2 size 31 AGMs, added 2" lift blocks to match the
2022 F350 SCSB 7.3 GdZa 4x4, 10 Sp w/4.30s - Lariat Sport in Atlas Blue
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04-22-2021, 09:47 AM #16
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We have pulled everywhere with ours. Through the rockies, through Texas, over the cascades... trans was as smooth as glass.
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04-22-2021, 10:22 AM #17
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Well, it looks like it's time for me to sell my 2020 F-350 and order truck #4 in the last 5 years. Hope my transmission lasts until the new truck arrives.
Brian & Kellie
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, 1,460w solar, 540ah BBGC3, MORryde IS w/disc brakes
2020 F-350 Platinum SRW Powerstroke Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
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2019 Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
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04-22-2021, 10:51 AM #18
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Great experience! I’m still under 1,000 miles on my truck so no towing yet and gas mileage continues to improve.
I got 18 mpg on highway and around 16 mpg mixed. About 14 mpg in town alone with a heavy foot. I had about 800lbs. of cargo. I drove 72 mph. I worried about empty drive before I bought being too stiff and I was wrong, my 450 rides smooth like a dream unless you encounter excessive rough pavement and then still comfortable. I had tried out a 2018 450 of an individual before I bought and was not overly impressed with the ride, when I discovered he had his tires aired up to maximum pressure on side wall of tires(110 lbs.) instead of yellow sticker on truck of only 80lbs. on drive tires and 90lbs. on steer tires. My wife loved the ride and she is super picky!2021 F-450 King Ranch
B&W Companion 25k Puck system
2019 Solitude 385 GK
2013 F-350 SRW (previous ); B & W 18k Companion Hitch (previous)
Re-pack bearings necessary?
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