2016 F-250 6.2L

jamesroadking wrote:
You could install a set of airbags on the rear suspension for about $6-700.
I put a set of Firestone airbags on, mounted the little compressor under the rear seat and a wireless controller on my F250.
They increase your load carrying capacity, really help leveling the truck, hitching up is a breeze now, and she rides like a Cadillac.

Sorry but wrong!
Bags will "assist" the spring/suspension in carrying the weight and level up the truck only. Does not change the trucks weight ratings at all.

Op. I had a 2012 250 with the 6.2 and 3:73 rear end myself. I towed a smaller and lighter fiver that was around 9500# loaded. It did it and was a dependable engine for sure. But I had to add a custom add a leaf as the truck sat down pretty bad with the fiver attached. The truck had zero take in stock form as I suspect yours does also.

So here's my experienced opinion based off my previous set up mentioned above. With air bags, Timbrens, or another leaf, the truck will do it. It's gonna get somewhere between 7 to maybe 9.5 (on a good day) mpg. Get used to high RPMs and keeping 6th gear locked out! But none of this will hurt the truck none, as the 6.2 is a workhorse of an engine. If your ok with this and don't go out west a lot you'll be fine