Ford F250 2003 Truck Camper Choice
I have a Ford F250 that is paid off and would like to use with a truck camper. I have been using it with a TT. It's specifications are 4x2 Crew Cab Wheelbase 156.2" GVWR 8,800 Maximum Cargo 2,08...
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Buzzcut1 wrote:Rexsname wrote:
After doing quite a bit of intraweb research...... We have an appointment to install new wheels and tires on Monday and then a quick ride over to another shop to have some suspension work done to out F 250.
We are changing out the 235/85-16 tires rated at 3042lbs each to a set of 285/75-16 tires rated at 3750 each. The fronts will be 265/75-16 so that I wont run into clearance issues with the front fenders.
Our airbags had split the air-lines that feed them so the airlines are going to be repaired/replaced. Upper stable loads will then be installed. My intention is that the airbags will be used to level the truck side-to-side and that the stable loads will allow the stock suspension to carry the weight with less 'squat'.
In my asking around both in person and on the interwebs, I have learned that the axel, bearings, brakes, brakes and "most" of the rear leaf spring pack are the same in the F 250 as the 350. While I realize that NOTHING I do will actually change the weight rating sticker on the truck. The changes will give me a larger safety margin at GVWR.
Now comes the exciting part........ choosing a camper!
REX
I have a 2003 F350 4x4. There are no clearance issues running 285/75R16s on the front (had them for 3 years). The stock Ford antisway bar(s)is a noodle do yourself a favor and replace it with one from Roadmaster, the difference in how the truck handles the load and drives is amazing.
Ditto to what Buzzcut said. I have 285X75X16 no problem and one of my biggest improvements was the Roadmaster rear sway bar. Spend $300 more, it will help a LOT with side to side sway.
