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rhagfo
Jul 26, 2014Explorer III
Hybridhunter wrote:ah64id wrote:
Yes I am relying on other peoples data, its the data directly from the manufacturer. If that is assumed, well then******I guess nothing is real and everything is assumed.
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Very ironic after all your rationalizing and number bending to say that.
The axle weight ratings on most "1/2 tons" are the rating of the spring pack, not the axle itself. Strange you know everything, but were unaware of that facts. And the HD F150 uses a thicker gauge frame, I notice you assumed otherwise....
And a big whoop-de-doo on full vs semi-float axles. You need to get over yourself, and start by not posting your crazy one-dimensional opinions as fact. Not everyone buys their truck to compensate. And just because you are all religious over your vehicle philosophy does not make it correct.
Most axle
Ratings are based on the tire capacity. I know my 2500 with 10,000# axle derated to 6,084# which is the capacity of the standard 245/75-16E's, but mine has the Camper package which included 265/75-16E's which are rated at 3,415# compared to 3,042 for the standard tires. That said VIN sticker still list 245's for my truck, being an 01 I don't think it was a requirement to change the VIN sticker for the addition of the Camper Package, as it also included the 3500 Spring pack.
Big whoop on the SF to FF rear axle, I have never had to replace a wheel bearing on a FF rear axle and about a half dozen on SF axles, yes to me that is a big whoop!
To the point on F150's there are at least 16 different GVWR from about 5 bags of groceries to about 3,000# for a reg cab stripper model. In truth the Max/Max is like a 5/8 ton! Yes, it can carry a fiver, but small with low pin weight.
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