Adding weight capacity to a TV
As discussed in a prior thread, our TV (Ford F150) is near the edge or a bit over it in terms of payload due to the tongue weight of our TT. There are no power issues and the towing is fine. Is the...
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KD4UPL wrote:
You can certainly increase the capabilities of your truck. You can swap, replace, modify, etc. any part you wish. It is your truck. People have been modifying vehicles ever since there were vehicles.
Drag racers modify for increased acceleration. Circle track racers modify for extra speed. 4wd owners modify for increased traction and ground clearance, etc.
There are many parts that will help your truck carry, haul, and stop more weight. Airbags or higher capacity springs, tires with a greater weigh capacity, an axle upgrade to a stronger unit, larger or better brakes for more stopping power, etc.
I'm not sure why some people get so bent our of shape over someone modifying their vehicle to better perform a given task. There's always someone screaming about how you will kill someone if you haul a few pounds over the weight on the door sticker.
I've seen a Chevy half ton modified to pull a semi trailer. That was a really cool piece of custom truck fabrication. I'm sure he was over the weight sticker but he did have tandem rear axles.
The key is to know what your doing (or pay someone who does). Drive like you have some sense. Drive like you're in a heavily loaded truck, not a sports car.
sure, take you F-150 and spend $500 at J.C. Whitney to convert it to a F-550.
bumpy
