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Jul 21, 2014

GVWR & Payload F450/550 Difference With AirBags

I have a 2004 F450 (original cab/chasis) that I plan to use for a truck camper. The 2004 F450 has a GVWR of 15K while the F550 is 17.5K. Other than the springs what components would be different betwe...

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JIMNLIN

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Jul 22, 2014

Some F550 have a 6000 FAWR depending on model vs the F450 5600 FAWR.

The F550 has a 13500 RAWR which of course includes suspension/tires/wheels and brakes. The F450 has a 11000 RAWR

I didn't look into frame differences but look through all of Fords specs on the two hers. https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/non-html/2004/vs_pdf/fseriessd_04abb.pdf.
Lots to read.

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