Is Ponyboy and Johnny’s friendship a true friendship? Are Ponyboy and Johnny both true friends? Explain why or why not.

The boys are true and loyal friends, as they stand together, protect each other, and have complete, well deserved, trust.

They're real friends because, ponyboy really cares about johny that's why he can't let go. But if we are talking about dall and johnny that's a "whole different story."