Right on then, have fun destroying your stuff. It's not about what numbers tell you, it's about common sense. A 3/4 ton truck has a stronger frame, stronger differentials, stronger suspension, a stronger transmission and is designed to work. You might not get snow like we do up north where I am (way north) so it might not be a problem but our f250 is twice the plow truck our f150 was and has had zero problems that the f150 had. Not only that but the v10 will plow circles around a half ton. It's barely working to move even the biggest snow drifts and surprisingly burns less fuel as well. Half tons are mall crawlers and four wheeler haulers, super dutys are for work.

 

Haha mall crawlers and four wheeler haulers? Apparently you don't know me very well. Nor has my truck ever given me any issues other than general maintenance.

As for the tranny, I'my pretty sure mine is rated to withstand a lil more power than the one behind your factory 6.8L.

Don't talk **** when a 1/2 eco boost is capable and LEGAL to haul over a ton more than the V10 even in the 1ton configuration.

The V10 and 5.4 should have never really been in the F350's. I could see a boosted 5.4L but not the 6.8 with really no aftermarket options. I think this is why ford gave it the 4.3 : 1 rear axle.

 

Oh I wasn't looking at adding a plow to my half ton:P i was just saying there's lots of things in the manual that I still do:P it was kinda a joke:P

 

When I said mall crawlers and fourwheeler haulers, I meant that 3/4 ton trucks are the work trucks. I don't know what you do with yours but I know whenever I do what I want to with mine, it fails me as every other half ton has in the past. The same reason why it fails is the same reason why you never see 37's or bigger on a half ton truck (or at least, for very long). Because a half ton cannot handle the same stresses that a 3/4 ton or bigger can.

You can talk about numbers as you seem to just love talking about but I talk facts and experiance. Our 6.8L makes a ton of power and torque and driving it, it feels diesel like almost. It's had 35 inch tires on it for years with zero of the problems that any half ton I've ever had has suffered from. Not only that but there's got to be some reason why my tranny let go from driving with 35's yet our v10 never has? There also has to be some reason why my v10 can do twice as much work as my half ton?

Everyone can tout the eco-boosts capabilities all they want and I'll be right there with them for some of them. They make a ton of power, they're fast and they are good on fuel. In the end though, an f250 has a beefier transmission made for hauling loads, it has a stronger front end that won't eat ball joints and stays together even if you do put big tires on it, it has two differentials that are much beefier then a half ton and the frame is stronger. It cannot be argued that a half ton is better for a job then a 3/4 ton like you say because they're not. A 5.4 is a bit gutless in a f250 but they have beefier transmissions behind them, beefier differentials, a stronger frame, stronger suspension and a host of other upgrades that an f150 does not. It's not a numbers game, it's about facts. You can plow with your half ton but with the winters we get up here, your half ton will be in peices while my f250 soldiers on. It's that exact reason I retired my f150 from much of anything really.

 

Last I check numbers and specs are facts. The 6.8 should have never been in a super duty. Why do you think they came with 4.3 real axle instead of 4.10's. Think logical, not opinionated and your expressions will be much more appreciated.

 

It's the truck I have right now. I don't see myself upgrading in the next few years. You gotta work with what you got. I work my truck pretty good right now and over the summer it's going to be worked real hard. So lets she how it does with that. I'm getting the front end built up over the summer also. Hopefully that will help.

 

[QUOTE=ibd2328;3317956]The 6.8 should have never been in a super duty. Why do you think they came with 4.3 real axle instead of 4.10's/QUOTE]

That right there is opinion and you're going to have a real hard time telling me a 6.8 isn't a great engine. Why wouldn't they belong in a super duty? They're better then a 5.4 and the best option unless you go diesel but I did not want the added costs/risks of owning a diesel so I went with the V10.

So far it's been a great motor with zero problems besides manifold studs. It runs good, has lots of power and doesn't do all that bad on fuel either for what it is. On 35's it gets about 10mpg but has lots of ***** and it does have 2 extra cylinders to fuel... my 4.6 gets 12 with seemingly half the power. Driving it it has diesel like power, is cheap to maintain and fix and does the job so please explain to me what's wrong with it. And since you want to talk numbers we're talking about an engine with 460 ft/lbs of torque .. that ain't too far off what a diesel makes without any of the owning expenses of one.

 

I've got a '01 F-150 super crew cab 4 dr. 5.4. with a 7 1/2 foot sno-way poly plow with down pressure option. Never had a problem. I'm in NE PA with a few steep dirt driveways. 2 storms last week gave us over 2 feet. I generally use low range. As long as your not crazy about it. Ya shouldn't have a problem. It's also my daily driver.

 

Can you post a picture of the set up? I'm about 30 minutes away from you. Apparently we're getting another storm from Sunday- Tuesday

 

The install only took about 2 1/2 hours. Everything pretty much just bolted on. Only had to drill 2 extra holes (which the instructions clearly stated how and where), and cut a slot in the plastic airdam under the bumper.
Originally installed with a 6'8" blade which was a bit to short when the snow got deep. Just picked up a 7 1/2 foot blade. Should be ready for this one coming.