When Are 2009's Expected?
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From: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Originally Posted by Power Kid
Not nessesarily, could be other things like glass too. Our thick sideglass really adds lbs too. That and teh new frame were thte two biggest contributors to the heafty 04+. When I checked out glass on new GM's it is not nearly as thick, yet they too are a quiet ride? I'm sure Ford will be reviewing all these options. I read some interview a whiel back on chief enginner for the new Gm's and thier goal was to get their trucks to be rigid like the Ford(or close to), but without the extra weight. For has now ahd 5 eyars to do same with these so i'm sure they will. Thing is, the extra 6 inches int eh cab, teh tailgate ladder, the outside box steps, the bigger engine, and possibly the new 6 speed tranny will all add lbs.
But hey these guys didn't go to enginnering school to get the girls did they!
I do agree, I love our stiff frame and quietness of the +04 truck. Don't want to give very much of that up.
But hey these guys didn't go to enginnering school to get the girls did they!
I do agree, I love our stiff frame and quietness of the +04 truck. Don't want to give very much of that up.
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From: South Florida
what that guy said about the "Raptor" got me aroused!!
if that will replace the lightning for a little bit...so be it!
i love off-roading!!!
P.S. that Ford-150 guy is......well me, just in case our posts looked similar
if that will replace the lightning for a little bit...so be it!
i love off-roading!!!
P.S. that Ford-150 guy is......well me, just in case our posts looked similar
Last edited by MrSquirrel; Dec 7, 2007 at 03:52 AM.
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From: Redford, Michigan
Originally Posted by Power Kid
I wish DD and Igor would jopin this forum so it woudl be a "one stop shop"... 
Job 1 will be in June. If anyone is lucky enough to visit DTP at the right time, we will be building some test trucks through system starting Jan.18 (although you all will see photos before that). About 8 a day to get everyone familiar with the truck.
Last edited by DearbornDerek; Dec 16, 2007 at 08:25 PM.
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From: Home of Crown Royal
Originally Posted by DearbornDerek
Merry Christmas :santa:
Job 1 will be in June. If anyone is lucky enough to visit DTP at the right time, we will be building some test trucks through system starting Jan.18 (although you all will see photos before that). About 8 a day to get everyone familiar with the truck.
Job 1 will be in June. If anyone is lucky enough to visit DTP at the right time, we will be building some test trucks through system starting Jan.18 (although you all will see photos before that). About 8 a day to get everyone familiar with the truck.
Welcome back! I really enjoy your posts on some other forums... I've got almost 150K miles on my 04 FX4 Screw and I'm waiting and waiting for the 6.2L. I guess another 14-15 months.... I was at the NAIAS back when the 04 debuted and I overwhelmed the Ford media guy so much with questions he finally gave up and handed me a media kit. I want to go this Jan but I can't this year. Bummer.
I'm very curious as to how Ford addressed MPG concerns. Based on the Expy stuff I hear, the 6 speed will help. Perhaps small gains in aerodynamics? Even if they did lighten up the structure a bit, the SCrew is now what 6 in longer so that adds lbs.... Wait and see I guess
