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Everyone's going to be improving their platform or truck based off of the latest and greatest. At present time Toyota and Chevy have the best out right now. Dodge and Ford have incorporated, or taken into consideration what these two have done.

Dodge will be a complete redesign out this fall. It's not going to have a fairly different approach. More car like, can't tow, haul as much......not by a huge amount mind you. 380 HP / 400 + torque. New 6 speed transmission. The ride is supposed to be more supple. ( I know this isn't very truck sounding)

Ford is doing more of a freshening. Slightly altered front end, a crew cab that will be larger than Toyota's CM, same interior look as their heavy duty series. 09 will have a 10 HP increase in the 5.4 liter engine. In 2010 however a new engine will come out (was named the Huricane, now I think the name is BOSS) a 6.2 liter with 425 HP and 450 torque (which is supposed to be fairly conservative). I believe this one gets a 6 speed either first year or second year.

Whatever you choose, we all benefit since this is the most highly competitive segment in the auto industry, and that competition keeps everyone improving their product for the most part. Lots of money to be made here, and lots of happy truck owners whether they own brand x or y. Have fun.