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kjmedwards
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Jun 13, 2013

F350 Supercab 7.3L Diesel Dually TV - Can it Pull it?

Hi, I recently purchased a 2002 F350 Supercab 7.3L Diesel Dually 4X4. It has 60K miles and in great shape. This truck has a GVWR of 11,500, Rear GAWR of 8,350 and Front of 5,200. We are looking...
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bmanning
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Jun 13, 2013
rhagfo wrote:
kjmedwards wrote:
The GVWR for the truck is 11,500.


GVWR is only 85% of total axle rating, 13,550# total axle rating. Install an Exhaust Brake, with a lockup TC, and even though you might be a bit over the GVWR, it will likely do OK.
Just remember i didn't endorse your actions.


x2, right down to "it's ok, but don't tell anyone I said it's ok"

LOL

Exhaust brake is a MUST.

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