Buying and upgrading a new 1 ton dually.

Which brand would you choose today.

  • Chevrolet

    Votes: 4 20.0%

  • Ford

    Votes: 12 60.0%

  • Dodge

    Votes: 2 10.0%

  • GMC

    Votes: 2 10.0%
  • Total voters
    20
Grease Monkey

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Which brand would you choose.
Model years 2025/26

Plans to add:
Lift kit/with suspension
Wheels/tire
Amp steps
Air bags(rear)

Towiing/Glamis use
 
I recently purchased a 2024 GMC 3500 Denali Ultimate DRW.
Went with a Cognito Leveling Kit with ELKA Suspension, DDC 20" Rims on Toyo 35" Open Country R/T Trail Tires and yes added Air LIft Bags with onboard wireless compressor.

I don't think you can lose on any of the Big 3 Truck manufacturers, my purchase was more based on who had the best deal and rates at the time, I was able to get $10K off the MSRP and GMC had the best rate at the time and the Costa Mesa GMC had the exact truck I was looking for.
If FORD had the same offering at the time of purchase would have made it a very hard decision.

Love the Truck and no regrets. IROK46.jpg
 
I know two people who just got the new F-350's one got the High Output, and one did not. Both trucks are beautiful, and the interiors are amazing
 
Have had Superduty's since 2002.
Will order my last new one in 1-2 years.
They keep getting better and better every year.
 
Stugots said:
Lets get to the important question, will it be red?
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That kinda spoiled it for me yesterday. I built each truck on each factory website. None of them have "THE" red I like. They are all tinted clear coat and far from the victory red I am partial too. My 2024 Blazer is red btw. 1748445633986.png
 
I am on my 4th Ford. I love the power and towing ability of my Dually. The F450 is an awesome machine. The turning radius really makes a big difference. I went with the Carli 5" lift but I would only do a level kit with 35's in the future. My f450 came with the steps (lariat). I did a simple rear bag set up with wireless controller and pump. And I hear it has train horns!🤣🤣
 
A lot of duallys out there but the chevy does not make a 1 ton tuck only 1/2 ton trucks,
Only Ford and Dodge make a 1 ton Dually

Anything with a IFS front end is a 1/2 ton LOL,
What i like about the Ford is that the front end is so solid, I have done a Full Dig on the front end with 38'' tires on my dually never broke any parts, the lift is from Zone, under $1000 for a full lift with all steering components, the truck drive like new one finger no twitchy on pavement,

Best part about the ford Front end is the front Lock-Out hubs, Same hubs they have used for 25 years,
True 2wd, the front end completely unlocks, no front axle components are moving, the Chevy and Dodge have the front axle always turning, that does not work for me,

The 6.7 is a Solid Motor, I only have 160,000 miles on mine no issues, at 140,000 miles added the Banks adjustable tuner and pedal commander, truck has been solid,

Only major issue i have had is the Sun Roof has broken the plastic track twice, the sunroof has been a bad design on the Fords, so i just do not use the sunroof anymore.
 
Grease Monkey said:
Now y'all got me looking at F450's
Gawd dam thats some $$$ for a truck. Found one I like in HB. 140k 😳
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If you went that route, you could turn it into an Asset and be like Robbie and Chris from Shipping Wars...

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