F350 SRW weight limitations
So I've been looking into getting a new truck, and I've enjoyed my current set-up and I'm thinking I would like to go the same route. I currently have a 2008 F-250 CC short bed V10. The camper is a 20...
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zonanavystar wrote:
You're right, I didn't account for any weight of passengers, which again adds to my problem. Like others have said, I also agree that the curb weight of the truck is low based on the options i would most likely put into it.
Sorry to drag this discussion about the axle rating out, but just so I understand, a Ford Sterling axle found under an F-350 SRW has a 9,750 lbs rating, meaning I would not expect overload related failure up to that number. Ford only rates it up to 7,250 for whatever reason they choose?
It seems like a few guys out there have more than the 7,250 on their F-350 SRW axles and with appropriate suspension and tire/wheel upgrades seems to be handling it okay.
I have an 06 F250 with a Lance 845. Recently installed a torklift super hitch and acquired a 21" Torklift extension. Took the truck, camper, and a 2,500 lb boat on a recent 500 mile trip. Stopped at a Cat Scale midway, with fresh water tank full. Front axle was 4,800 lbs, rear axle 7,200 lbs, and trailer was 2,200 lbs. The setup pulled fine, though it's clear my Bilstein 5100s aren't up to a 3rd season with the camper - a fair bit of side to side rocking.
I have E-range tires rated at 4,080 lbs each, front coils rated at 3,750 lbs each, a 1" rear add a leaf, and twin f450 upper auxiliary springs with Torklift Stableloads. Also have a Hellwig rear sway bar. The lowest rated item is the OEM 20" wheel (at 3,525 lbs each).
