SRW Auto to DRW Manual

rattler
Reg. Feb 2004

Posted 2006-11-08 2:53 PM (#51271)
Subject: SRW Auto to DRW Manual

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I've been driving a F250 Powerstroke auto for nearly 10 years and got a hankering to move up to a DRW truck with a manual tranny.

I know the manual tranny topic is one of personal preference but how big a difference will I see in towing, ride, stability, with a DRW vehicle. I'm hauling around 8K lbs routinely.

Is it one of those daylight and dark differences like when I went from bumper pull to gooseneck?

My current truck is in perfectly good shape and running better than the day I bought it...but I can't shake this longing for a stick and DRW.

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RoperChick
Reg. Dec 2005

Posted 2006-11-08 3:13 PM (#51272 - in reply to #51271)
Subject: RE: SRW Auto to DRW Manual

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You will see a pretty significant difference. We have the two 1 ton trucks in our signature, the SRW truck hauls fine, we never had any problems hauling with it, but the Dually is *much* more stable, especially on the highway when passing a semi or in wind.

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racesarabhorses
Reg. Oct 2005

Posted 2006-11-12 8:10 PM (#51395 - in reply to #51271)
Subject: RE: SRW Auto to DRW Manual

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Welcome to the world of safer driving.

The DRW is a big step up. The manual transmission will be great to have and won't be nearly as expensive to maintain and repair as an automatic (speaking from experience.)

Enjoy!

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chadsalt
Reg. Nov 2004

Posted 2006-11-12 8:26 PM (#51396 - in reply to #51271)
Subject: RE: SRW Auto to DRW Manual

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Originally written by rattler on 2006-11-08 3:53 PM

I've been driving a F250 Powerstroke auto for nearly 10 years and got a hankering to move up to a DRW truck with a manual tranny.

I know the manual tranny topic is one of personal preference but how big a difference will I see in towing, ride, stability, with a DRW vehicle. I'm hauling around 8K lbs routinely.

Is it one of those daylight and dark differences like when I went from bumper pull to gooseneck?

My current truck is in perfectly good shape and running better than the day I bought it...but I can't shake this longing for a stick and DRW.

since you are of the "daylight and dark differences like when I went from bumper pull to gooseneck" opinon then YOU would likely notice a difference. in reality 2 more wheels and a stiffer spring pack dont make much difference...unless you need the axle capacity.

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