There are a bunch of the new pickup based 4x4 f 450's around here the farmers are using and they are really nice and heavy duty trucks. The engine and 5 speed auto are only things keeping me away. I'd prefer the cummins, six speed auto and exhaust brake. The f-450s are very nice inside and are very heavy duty and I like the factory 19.5 inch wheels. I like the bigger crew cab than what i have. I don't like the Mega cab since it eats into the 8 ft bed. I was also suprised how well it did in the 150,000 mile torture test.

My question is: Will dodge build a 4500 p/u truck to compete? I'd love to see a 4500 mega cab pick up with 8 ft. bed and aluminum 19.5 wheels. Anyone else feel the same? When is dodge planning on the next design overhaul for the ram pickups?

 

the 4500 dodge will be out any day now, also 5500 but i heard no mega.

 

But is it a Cab and Chassis truck or will you be able to get it with an actual 8ft bed on it?

 

YES!

I went and looked at an f450 the other day, too. It is supposed to have a very tight turning circle, and the interior is very nice. I'd also like to have a real adult sized back seat and a long bed...

Looking under the hood, though, and I can see why the cab comes off for some engine work...

As far as I know, Dodge has quad cab 4500 and 5500 cab and chassis coming, but I haven't heard of any plans for a mega or for a factory pickup box... I think there was also going to be a Sterling branded version of the 4500 and 5500...

 

Sterling is already making them. They are Dodges with a Sterling logo on them

 

There not coming.... there out! You can price them out on Dodge's web site.

 

FWIW, Dodge does not offer a factory bed with the 3500/4500/5500 C&C and the Mega Cab is not option... also, the factory bed off of a regular 3500 won't fit without modification.

And yes, they are already out. Not only on the Dodge website but I've seen a few online for sale at dealer lots.

 

But, he could probably buy a 4500 & the wheels, then have a custom bed put on it for far less than what that F450 will set you back.

 

I knew the C&C 4500 were coming out but I haven't heard you can get it with a bed. Teh front axle (dana 60) on the F-450 is extra wide to give it a tighter turning radius.I just hope dodge will see the light and come out witha truck I don't have modify myself to fit my needs.The way the F-450s are selling you would think Dodge woupld pick up on this marketing strategy.

 

Since the frame rails are different, I presume it would be tough to put a Dodge dually bed on one of the cab and chassis frames?

What other options for beds are out there, and what would they cost?

 

if u look on dodge's site in the pics of the 4500 an 5500 they has pics of one with a dually bed on it!

 

http://www.dodge.com/shared/2008/cha...M_beauty09.jpg

here ya go guys!dont know if its a typo or what but its still a pic right!

 

http://www.dodge.com/en/2008/chassis_cab_5500/gallery/

 

I saw that, but the wheels look different on the one with the box, and it doesn't have the fender flares that the other 5500's have...

I assumed they mixed a couple 3500 photos in there?

 

I talked to a guy today that has a new F-450 he likes the truck and says it has good power but it is making him get fat, because everytime he stops for fuel he gets a candy bar and a pop
He said just driving the truck down the highway 10 mpg and pulling a trailer 8-8.5