2017 Super Duty
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This would have been much better.
Yeah, that Raptor front end is pretty sweet. Aftermarket might be able to do it, as they have Raptor kits for F150's and Rangers already
NitroExpress
Observer
I actually don't think it looks too bad. I'll be curious if they turn up the Torque on the 6.7. 1,000 lb/ft. can't be far off!
OCD Overland
Explorer
I thought for sure they'd include an ecoboost in the lineup, maybe with the same specs planned for the Raptor.
I'm somewhat ambivalent about the looks, mostly since I've never liked any of the SDs. I do think they'd have been better off keeping within the Atlas style - maybe the Atlas/F150 grill but a boxier hood. The Raptor mock up looks pretty sweet, too.
SD buyers will like the F150 cab I think - by chance I just test drove an F150 platinum this morning and the interior is pretty nice. The flat storage space in the rear of the super crew with the seats up is a real bonus. The add-on trailer camera will be a nice addition, too - I'd like to see that make it's way to the 2017 F150s too.
I'm somewhat ambivalent about the looks, mostly since I've never liked any of the SDs. I do think they'd have been better off keeping within the Atlas style - maybe the Atlas/F150 grill but a boxier hood. The Raptor mock up looks pretty sweet, too.
SD buyers will like the F150 cab I think - by chance I just test drove an F150 platinum this morning and the interior is pretty nice. The flat storage space in the rear of the super crew with the seats up is a real bonus. The add-on trailer camera will be a nice addition, too - I'd like to see that make it's way to the 2017 F150s too.
Raylan Givens
Observer
I'm not impressed with the looks, but it is not hideous. I prefer the look of the 07-10 models but maybe this will grow on me.
Buliwyf
Viking with a Hammer
AM General Hummers have aluminum bodies. And they are holding up extremely well. If Ford's body is half as good, then I'm trading my truck in. A 30 year old Hummer looks brand new.
My 2015 F350 work truck has a similar grill. It's not that bad. I'm actually starting to like it. Oh, and MANUAL HUBS! Heck yeah! I can still get manual hubs and xfer case! Glad that they only boxed the front cheaply, and not the entire frame. C channel rules for the custom stuff we do like airsprings and utility bodies.
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Carid, Rather than troll a Ford thread, why don't you start a thread about the new GM HD trucks.
This is an interesting time to be a shopper for an HD pickup. All three major brands have stepped up their game. With diesel torque approaching four figures, it makes room for an "entry-level" diesel like the 5.0L Cummins V8, with 500 ft lbs. I think Nissan is onto something with their Titan XD, bigger than a 1500, smaller than a 2500 truck.
This is an interesting time to be a shopper for an HD pickup. All three major brands have stepped up their game. With diesel torque approaching four figures, it makes room for an "entry-level" diesel like the 5.0L Cummins V8, with 500 ft lbs. I think Nissan is onto something with their Titan XD, bigger than a 1500, smaller than a 2500 truck.
bknudtsen
Expedition Leader
Says the guy that then brings up Nissan...
plainjaneFJC
Deplorable
Never been a ford guy, but I like it.
chet6.7
Explorer
AL is OK with me, corrosion resistance should be good.
They are playing the engine specs close to the vest at this time.
As an old guy,I like the built in step and grab bar,as trucks just keep getting higher.
The grille looks better in black.
[video]https://youtu.be/jJdJDI3hW9k[/video]
They are playing the engine specs close to the vest at this time.
As an old guy,I like the built in step and grab bar,as trucks just keep getting higher.
The grille looks better in black.
[video]https://youtu.be/jJdJDI3hW9k[/video]
Regcabguy
Oil eater.
ISIS grade.
I spoke to a 6.7 owner a month ago who said his truck is stupid fast stock. He hadn't brought it back yet aside from service. 67K Super quiet engine.
Buliwyf
Viking with a Hammer
I'd imagine that the engines will be the same as current. The 6.2L and 6.7 are new. All the ones in our fleet are still flawless, and stupid powerful.
But you can feel both engine ECM's say "ok, that's enough" if you try to drive like a momo. My 6.2 feels like it has 450 horsepower with a trailer, but if I unhitch and do a couple drag launches, you can feel it dial back the power and say, "Nope, you're going fast enough." But for all practical purposes, they're both a bit of overkill in the power department.
The 1-2 shift at full throttle in towing mode is pretty violent. Truck won't last long if you do that too often.
I think GM's are ugly. Square wells, round tires and such. Look like a pregnant guppy, or like an overweight dashund dog. Then there's the DPF tank 4" of the ground.
Plus they don't have any tall customers apparently, my knees go right into the dash on the passenger side.
But you can feel both engine ECM's say "ok, that's enough" if you try to drive like a momo. My 6.2 feels like it has 450 horsepower with a trailer, but if I unhitch and do a couple drag launches, you can feel it dial back the power and say, "Nope, you're going fast enough." But for all practical purposes, they're both a bit of overkill in the power department.
The 1-2 shift at full throttle in towing mode is pretty violent. Truck won't last long if you do that too often.
I think GM's are ugly. Square wells, round tires and such. Look like a pregnant guppy, or like an overweight dashund dog. Then there's the DPF tank 4" of the ground.
Plus they don't have any tall customers apparently, my knees go right into the dash on the passenger side.