I have a 2015 F250. It's has a 6.5 bed, and it's a diesel. Both of those facts mean that the cargo carrying capacity is diminished compared to a long bed gasser. I haul a 5th wheel and it noticeably s...
AXLE rating is all that matters!!! GVWR is only there for licensing and insurance purposes plain and simple.
Bags can be a good addition especially for ride comfort, BUT you should never inflate them to make the rear of the truck set higher than the front. You DO want the truck to ride on the overloads. I know some disagree but that is what they are there for and keeps the up and down bouncing to a minimum.