Hunted Wyoming Elk rifle opener the last 2 seasons in and near hobble creek campground which is a nightmare of a road. All those good ol boys were driving Ram 2500's and bigger and my buddy and I just sat back in marvel at the massive trailers they would haul into the back country, it was kind of cool....you'll be totally fine.
How bad is a 3/4 ton truck off road?
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I calculated the cost of filling up my F350 every month vs the cost of buying a Prius plug-in and as long as diesel stays north of $4.50/gallon it's cheaper to just keep the truck parked unless towing. I kind of like zipping around town on electrons, so I'll probably just keep the car as a daily driver...
PrairieHunter
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I actually do the same thing. I bought a little honda for my daughter to use for her first car, and it's now pretty much my daily driver. My 3/4 ton just sits as it takes forever to get warm where the car is nice and toasty within a few miles. Car is way easier to park places like downtown, restaurants, etc... And for doing most of my running around I do not use the truck bed so no need.
I’m really late to this thread but I’ve got a 2016 F250 4dr. that I take on sketch roads all the time. It’s got the s rates to prove it. But, I take my truck into places people on atv’s get nervous about.
Can’t tell you how many guys I’ve come across with big ol lifted diesels that can’t believe where I took my truck.
Anyways, a Ford or Dodge comes from the factory with some pretty decent clearance, way more than a Chevy. Add in solid front axles and you have yourself a great rig.
Clearance where? mtmuley
Every where. Frame rails, front and rear end. I think even with the differential in the front you still get the clearance the Chevy has with IFS. The diesels are even worse with that tank hanging off the side of the frame. That’s just dumb.
The newer trail boss has changed the stance slightly. Still you pretty much need a 4 in lift to get Chevy’s to sit like Fords do from the factory.
If you’re not actually using the truck all that much it doesn’t matter. If you are the difference between them is pretty significant.
Quick Google shows 8.5 inches of ground clearance for a Ford F250. Chevy 2500, 10.1 inches. mtmuley
Quick google search is cool. Actual experience works a little better. The internet is kinda that way.
I have a 2019 F250 in my driveway. I can measure it if you want. mtmuley
When you’re out driving around today you’ll see a thousand of these trucks. Just a quick glance tells you all you need, not that it matters.
npaden
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Yeah, the DEF tank has been relocated for last 3 years. That was definitely not a good location for the year models that had that hanging down.
My 2021 model has really good clearance all around. If I put a lift on it, it wouldn’t fit in my 7’ high garage door.
Still very happy with mine.
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Drove 1-ton and such trucks for 20 years off road. It’s sucked.
The only thing for sure…
Regardless of what you drive, things will break.
The bigger that thing is, the more spectacular and expensive it is to repair and get back to a shop.
I still have ruts in my yard from driving my ram 2500 Cummins with the boat once in 2018. That truck was 8400lbs with just me in it.
My F150’s have consistently been under 4800 lbs empty with zero issues leaving ruts in my yard.
The differentials both have right at the same 9-10” of ground clearance with stock tires
The only thing for sure…
Regardless of what you drive, things will break.
The bigger that thing is, the more spectacular and expensive it is to repair and get back to a shop.
I still have ruts in my yard from driving my ram 2500 Cummins with the boat once in 2018. That truck was 8400lbs with just me in it.
My F150’s have consistently been under 4800 lbs empty with zero issues leaving ruts in my yard.
The differentials both have right at the same 9-10” of ground clearance with stock tires
