Update on my 2011 F250 Lariat Ultimate Truck
#1
Update on my 2011 F250 Lariat Ultimate Truck
Ok, So it's been about 4 months and 5000 miles later on my new 2011 F250 Super Duty. So far, I LOVE THIS TRUCK! I've had no problems at all. It is a beast and gets more stares than my GS did. I have loaded it up several times with well over 2500lbs. It has not failed to get the "smile" from me almost every time I drive it. Plus, it actually has more "cool tech" features than my 06 GS, 07 GS, and 09 ES had. I've been using Ford's Sync for about 2 years in my copmany Ford Fusion, but really got to know the system in my F250. it really is a cool VC system. The new 6.7l PSD is AMAZING and can tow ANYTHING. The only mod's I've done to the truck so far are:
Mods:
>BedRug Bed Liner
>Tool Box
>4 Leaf Procomp Add-A-Leaf system (2 on each side) : gave me an additional 1200lbs capacity plus gave me a 2" rake in the back I wanted.
>Timbren SES - They are like large rubber springs that replace the smaller bump stops
I'm not interested in lifting, lowering, or over modding this truck. I really like it the way it is. The factory 20" chrome wheels look amazing, the tires are a good size and quality, and the grill looks great, so I don't want to cover it up with a brush guard.
I'm very happy with my purchase. Much happier than I was with my Tundra Limited I had for a while last year.
Oh and my wife traded in her 09 ES350 Ultra Lux for a 2012 Dodge Durango Crew Lux. Awesome vehicle! Never thought we'd own a Dodge, but her Durango is amazing.
Here are some new pictures of my truck with a bed decend load. This much weight would have dropped the back at least 1.5-2" before I had my Add-A-Leaf ProComp kit installed.
23 Bags of Red Multch (wet) - Aprox 45+ lbs each = 1035+ Lbs
4 Bags of Sand - 50lbs each = 200 lbs
40 Landscaping Bricks - 5-7lbs each = 200+ lbs
Wheel Barrow = 25lbs
Total Weight =~ 1460 lbs
My truck only setting down between 1/4 and 1/2 inch total with that load!
Mods:
>BedRug Bed Liner
>Tool Box
>4 Leaf Procomp Add-A-Leaf system (2 on each side) : gave me an additional 1200lbs capacity plus gave me a 2" rake in the back I wanted.
>Timbren SES - They are like large rubber springs that replace the smaller bump stops
I'm not interested in lifting, lowering, or over modding this truck. I really like it the way it is. The factory 20" chrome wheels look amazing, the tires are a good size and quality, and the grill looks great, so I don't want to cover it up with a brush guard.
I'm very happy with my purchase. Much happier than I was with my Tundra Limited I had for a while last year.
Oh and my wife traded in her 09 ES350 Ultra Lux for a 2012 Dodge Durango Crew Lux. Awesome vehicle! Never thought we'd own a Dodge, but her Durango is amazing.
Here are some new pictures of my truck with a bed decend load. This much weight would have dropped the back at least 1.5-2" before I had my Add-A-Leaf ProComp kit installed.
23 Bags of Red Multch (wet) - Aprox 45+ lbs each = 1035+ Lbs
4 Bags of Sand - 50lbs each = 200 lbs
40 Landscaping Bricks - 5-7lbs each = 200+ lbs
Wheel Barrow = 25lbs
Total Weight =~ 1460 lbs
My truck only setting down between 1/4 and 1/2 inch total with that load!
Last edited by IronCobra; 10-05-11 at 10:45 AM.
#2
Well, there is a reason why the F-150 leads the sales of all other vehicles in the American market.
The smooth ride from the new suspension on the latest Dodge Ram, though, is probably going to be a temptation for a lot of pick-up owners tired of bouncing around on all but glass-smooth roads.
The smooth ride from the new suspension on the latest Dodge Ram, though, is probably going to be a temptation for a lot of pick-up owners tired of bouncing around on all but glass-smooth roads.
Last edited by mmarshall; 10-05-11 at 10:49 AM.
#3
Well, there is a reason why the F-150 leads the sales of all other vehicles in the American market.
The smooth ride from the new suspension on the latest Dodge Ram, though, is probably going to be a temptation for a lot of pick-up owners tired of bouncing around on all but glass-smooth roads.
The smooth ride from the new suspension on the latest Dodge Ram, though, is probably going to be a temptation for a lot of pick-up owners tired of bouncing around on all but glass-smooth roads.
It really has been great so far though.
#4
Well, there is a reason why the F-150 leads the sales of all other vehicles in the American market.
The smooth ride from the new suspension on the latest Dodge Ram, though, is probably going to be a temptation for a lot of pick-up owners tired of bouncing around on all but glass-smooth roads.
The smooth ride from the new suspension on the latest Dodge Ram, though, is probably going to be a temptation for a lot of pick-up owners tired of bouncing around on all but glass-smooth roads.
#5
Ford really is bringing their A-game the past 2 years. They built up a bad rep in the truck area because of the 6.0 diesel engine that they ran from 03-07. It was largely a failure, but that was International's fault. The resulting litigation from that is why Ford built their own diesel engine this time around.
As a kid who grew up around Ford work trucks, I kind of get weary of all the found on road dead jokes. Usually the people making them have little practical experience......
As a kid who grew up around Ford work trucks, I kind of get weary of all the found on road dead jokes. Usually the people making them have little practical experience......
#6
Interestingly enough, Ford went to a 3 Leaf (per side) setup to improve the ride quality on all XLT, Lariat, and KR Super Duties (even the 1 ton SRW trucks.) It was too soft for me, that's why I added the Leaf springs to improve payload and reduce sagging under load. I thought my ride would go to crap after installing them, but suprisingly it rides exactly the same. It's a very good ride for such a big truck.
#7
I completely agree 100% and so does virtually everyone on Ford Truck forums, especially when you talking about a 3/4-1 ton truck.
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#8
I grew up around an 85 F250 XL 4x4 with the 6.9 liter mechanical diesel(non-turbo too). The only options that thing had was a hard bench seat and a radio. That was replaced in 98 with our current truck, a 1992 F350 Crew Cab with the 5.8 gas engine. It also has no options. It's amazing how far trucks have changed.
#11
Nice Super Duty, I picked up a F450 a few months ago too, put 10k on her. She's a towing beast!! I was sent on the scales and I clocked in at 90k!! The police couldn't believe it, I was so lucky to talk my way out of it. Having a buddy with a CDL next to you at the moment sure does help. (only towed that much once could not find a truck for that day). Any who that truck still tows around 30k daily.
#12
Nice Super Duty, I picked up a F450 a few months ago too, put 10k on her. She's a towing beast!! I was sent on the scales and I clocked in at 90k!! The police couldn't believe it, I was so lucky to talk my way out of it. Having a buddy with a CDL next to you at the moment sure does help. (only towed that much once could not find a truck for that day). Any who that truck still tows around 30k daily.
#14
Nice Super Duty, I picked up a F450 a few months ago too, put 10k on her. She's a towing beast!! I was sent on the scales and I clocked in at 90k!! The police couldn't believe it, I was so lucky to talk my way out of it. Having a buddy with a CDL next to you at the moment sure does help. (only towed that much once could not find a truck for that day). Any who that truck still tows around 30k daily.
Can you break down the load weight? I didn't have any idea those crates weight that much!
#15
Here is a picture I just took.
Last edited by IronCobra; 10-07-11 at 07:25 AM.