BowhunterAZ

Thanks for all the input! The wobble is definitely a concern. I’ll have to do some thinkin drinking on it

I would like more information on how sponsorships work on here.

Yeah, I’ve seen it. From my research, pretty much all solid front axle vehicles are susceptible to that. There was a pretty common “dodge death wobble.” Certainly not ideal, but there there’s an aftermarket steering stabilizer that supposedly helps. Did you or your neighbor try that? I talked to a friend who had his 2011 f350 do a death wobble, so it’s not just these new aluminum alloy trucks.

Yeah, I’ve seen it. From my research, pretty much all solid front axle vehicles are susceptible to that. There was a pretty common “dodge death wobble.” Certainly not ideal, but there there’s an aftermarket steering stabilizer that supposedly helps. Did you or your neighbor try that?

Thanks for the feedback! A glimmer of hope that I won’t hate it, lol. I am leaning really hard towards ford, just didn’t know much about the front end difference. My last two trucks have been fords and they’ve been badass.

Lol! I might just keep my half ton and own two trucks after watching that. That was painful

Yeah, that’s what I’m afraid of... unfortunately, my half ton won’t pull a living quarters horse trailer. I don’t intend to take it off road fir the sake of off-road, just curious how bad they are for normal hunting situations. Sounds like they’re as bad as I’m imagining, haha

Thanks for the tip. We blew up three stock Cummins engines in my family hauling horse trailers, so I have kind of sworn them off but those were 05s. I’m sure they’re better now.

I’ll call Carli tomorrow and ask a bunch of questions

How does that high end suspension affect towing? I imagine swapping rigidity for smooth has to take away from the trucks ability to handle heavier loads, but not sure. There might be a good solution for both applications

Got ya. I think that might just need to be the equation with a sxs and a 3/4 ton.

My big problem is that I’ll need to pull a living quarters horse trailer, so I can’t do a whole bunch in terms of big lifts and other modifications.

I got ya. That’s true. I’ve thought about buying an ohv of some kind. That might be the best option. Im not sure who carli is

Oh, good point. I didn’t even think about that. I’m a ford guy too, so I’m with you. I just assume all bigger trucks suck off-road though and if one is demonstrably better off-road, it would get the nod

And diesel and gas engines will perform differently off-road, so I’m not even sure what your original point is

Oh, so sorry... didn’t want to write out 3/4 ton throughout my post. Thanks for the technical correction. I get there are half ton diesels now, but my guess is the majority of people know what I’m referring to when I said diesel. Thanks for the valuable input.

Oh, so sorry... didn’t want to write out 3/4 ton throughout my post. Thanks for the technical correction. I get there are half ton diesels now, but my guess is the majority of people know what I’m referring to when I said diesel. Thanks for the valuable input.

I’m still trying to find a pair of 15s for my buddy. He’s got $1,800 to spend.

Just look in the areas where the bulls shed their antlers and you’ll find horns. -John Madden (probably)

I highly recommend tri-city transmission!

Can’t vouch for Danner but my Nevadas fit true to size compared to Ariat.

Would like to find a pair in good condition

Bump. Hoping to buy these as a Christmas present

I know virtually nothing about it. I bought it new one day to do the night coyote hunts in unit 10 and got stuck in the mud on my way out and never tried to go again. It’s been sitting in the safe ever since. When I get home I’ll take a closer look and let you know.