cat scale weights result

JIMNLIN wrote:

op wrote:
First off, let me say I do lots of research and not much on posts. I am going to give my cat scale results and ask for opinions from the forum. I may not respond further, just absorb the answers. The following results are for a F350 SRW long bed diesel 4x4.

If your into reading specs go no farther than Fleet/Ford body builders specs for just about any thing you ever want to know about your Fords mechanical specs. https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/topics/techspec.html

I just ran a quick look at Fords 18"/20" wheel specs for a 2015. Their good to 3590 lbs. Point being your tires may have 3750 lb capacity but the wheels and rear spring packs are overloaded.
Now some would panic and make some type of nervous statement ....anyhow check our truck camper forum or any other truck camper websites. These guys are pretty sharp on how to mod the trucks RAWR to safely carry more weight. Many move up to 19.5" truck wheels and tires and beef the rear suspension.

Your truck rear axle is a Ford Sterling unit and is good for around 9800 lbs I believe so its not about to break.

Over loading wheels isn't wise as centers can break/wheel bead seat flange can split or break depending on aluminum or steel.

Air bags can level the rear if your head lights are tree topping at nite. However bags can crack frames with to much psi and a heavy load. TC folks can help you there.

Yes, I just got thru rooting around in Ford's site. In response to one thing you mentioned, the truck bed measured at the center of the tires squats a little less than 4 inches when hooked up, the bed is level, the 5th is level for travel. I have a TPMS system that I watch when on the road. This truck came with the B&W hitch system and we got a B&W 3500 companion hitch. I love the hitch, solid, no rattle,no slack, no lurch, have to pay close attention because it will not make any noise when hooking up.......Thanks for the info