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Aug 25, 2016Explorer II
The 2015/16 450 front end is much beefier too as well as the brakes. The frame is also different/heavier duty on the 450 too from 2015-16. The reason they have the same GVWR is the 450 is derated on paper to stay class 3. The rear axle (Dana S130) is rated to 16k by itself.
Interestingly, before the 450 got it's upgrades in 2015, the DRW 350 w/HC tow pkg. and the 450 were 100% identical physically. Only in 2015 did the 450 start being a completely different animal once again like it was in 2008-2010.
Interestingly, before the 450 got it's upgrades in 2015, the DRW 350 w/HC tow pkg. and the 450 were 100% identical physically. Only in 2015 did the 450 start being a completely different animal once again like it was in 2008-2010.
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