Cameronswmp9​
New member
I'm looking here and in some other places and seeing a lot more Late model Dodge/Ram 2500/3500 than Ford or GM counterparts. Why is that?
I'm looking at building a traveler rig, something that I can drive cross country, wheel hard (rock crawling moreso than mud) and be a solid DD if the need arises. In looking here, Rams seem to edge out Ford's slightly, and GM after that. In places like FullSize Invasion, it's almost 6:1 ram over the Ford, and few GMs (late model, the old square bodies still beat out all). I get that's more crawling than overland type off roading, so the concensus maybe different.
As far as options, between ram and Ford (for what I want GM isn't in the running, looking for the solid axle and not swapping) they can be optioned very closely. Aftermarket support is solid for both, maybe ram a little more for suspension options. I know the axles out of the ford are used more in rock crawling, so I would assume Ford axles are stronger (but have not seen a direct comparison to stand by that statement, it may just be aftermarket support more than anything else). For a crew cab configuration, which I am looking for, both have plenty of room and storage, and still a decent bed for the home Depot tripsand other gear.
I am not brand loyal, work in automotive and understand all brands have their goods and bads. My requirements are overall reliability, strength (for reliability off road), and comfort for those days it sees DD Duty, or for the trips. Gas engine, I don't require a diesel, and towing if that comes a modern gasser does well.
This is a research post, not a bash post. I'm not hating on any truck. Really just curious if there is something I'm missing on one vs the other. I know they are all good trucks.
I'm looking at building a traveler rig, something that I can drive cross country, wheel hard (rock crawling moreso than mud) and be a solid DD if the need arises. In looking here, Rams seem to edge out Ford's slightly, and GM after that. In places like FullSize Invasion, it's almost 6:1 ram over the Ford, and few GMs (late model, the old square bodies still beat out all). I get that's more crawling than overland type off roading, so the concensus maybe different.
As far as options, between ram and Ford (for what I want GM isn't in the running, looking for the solid axle and not swapping) they can be optioned very closely. Aftermarket support is solid for both, maybe ram a little more for suspension options. I know the axles out of the ford are used more in rock crawling, so I would assume Ford axles are stronger (but have not seen a direct comparison to stand by that statement, it may just be aftermarket support more than anything else). For a crew cab configuration, which I am looking for, both have plenty of room and storage, and still a decent bed for the home Depot tripsand other gear.
I am not brand loyal, work in automotive and understand all brands have their goods and bads. My requirements are overall reliability, strength (for reliability off road), and comfort for those days it sees DD Duty, or for the trips. Gas engine, I don't require a diesel, and towing if that comes a modern gasser does well.
This is a research post, not a bash post. I'm not hating on any truck. Really just curious if there is something I'm missing on one vs the other. I know they are all good trucks.
