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Mike3
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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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Mike3
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Jul 22, 2014
Thanks for the headsup on Fleetpride. I'll go there if I need additional suspension.

Yeah Jim, I checked the specks from Ford and saw the difference in the rear GAWR difference between the two. I'm trying to understand which components other than springs create that 2500# difference. Thanks

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