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Hemi Towing - Downhill Manageability

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Old 05-03-2009, 07:14 PM
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I think the third generation rams are by far the most attractive looking trucks equipped with the 20" wheels. However, I can tell it's just a light truck compared to the F-150s I've been in all my life. I love the power of the hemi, but I don't see my truck as a "work truck" such as the F-150. The interior feels light just like my dodge neon once felt like. But, compared to the 2nd generation, they at least ride much smoother, and have considerably more power.
 
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Old 05-03-2009, 10:28 PM
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It is a lighter feeling truck than the 01 F150 I traded in on my 08, but I think stiffer shocks will cure the soft ride. The Ford is a heavier built truck, but much of it is to quieten the interior. I bought a truck, not a TownCar. I don't mind it being a little noisy inside. I work my truck and It doesn't mind one bit. It's actually sitting out in the driveway right now with a 2400lb trailer hooked up with a 89 Cougar (junk car) stuffed to the gills with scrap metal. About 8000lbs in tow and it will do it with ease tomorrow heading to the scrap yard.

The key is 4 wheel electric trailer brakes and a weight distribution hitch.

I agree, the 3rd gen Rams are the best looking trucks on the road. I would say second is the 09 Ram followed by the 99-03 F150's.
 
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Old 05-03-2009, 10:36 PM
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Good points. I as well like the 99-03 F-150s too. My dad owns a 1999, and I love the way they look, however, they perform very poorly on crash tests. They are referred to as "soda cans" in the crash test industry apparently..

I will say my favorite looking truck besides my current truck are the Patriot Editions by Ford. I love them in black with the billet grilles in the front, and the 20" Roush Wheels. I also love the sport edition fords with the colored black bumpers and grilles. I guess I just like black a lot lol.
 



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