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gschindel
Explorer
Jan 22, 2015

F-150 to tow a light 5th - do I need HD cargo option?

Hi Thanks much for all the advice in helping me to decide which truck to look for. An F150 Crew Cab 4x4 with the ecoboost looks like the best choice for us. I had a look at the dealer and at least ...
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brulaz
Explorer
Jan 23, 2015
gschindel wrote:
I read that the crew cabs already have the heavier frame.


Dunno about 2015s

But the 2011-2014s have 3 frame thicknesses.

The thinnest for the short wheel base Raptor.

Medium thickness frame used for all other trucks except those with HD Payload *and* the long wheelbase SCrew.

Thickest frame was used for the HD Payload trucks *and* long wheelbase SCrew trucks (regardless of whether they are HD Payload or not).

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