I posted this in the full size ford thread, but i'm reposting it here to hope fully get a little more insight from non ford drivers as well
I have a few questions for all the crew cab long bed owners. Do you have any complaints about driving off road with a truck that long? I know they are more likely to bottom out because of the length, but is there any other issues besides that that you have found?
Also, If you were going to get a new truck would you go with a crew cab long bed again or would you go with the short bed?
I'm asking because i plan on starting the build of my 2000 crew cab short bed F-250 and because it has 331,000+ miles on it, i know i'm going to replace it in the next few years. I'm going to buy another 7.3L when it comes time for a new truck, because i really like how durable and primitive it is compared to newer diesels. I also want the same year truck so whatever i put on my truck now I can transfer is over to the newer truck when that time comes. I do like my crew cab short bed, but my concern is whether to go with the long bed for the added storage space or stay with the short bed for a little better maneuverability. And I want to get a contractors style cap for my truck but i'm torn on getting one for a short bed and risk wanting a long bed in the future, and have to spend more money to get a new cap and whatever else I may buy that would fit a short bed and not a long bed truck.
Your opinions and insight would be greatly appreciated!