J2807 SAE towing standards
Do all trucks, all models follow the standards now?
Forum Discussion
drittal wrote:
Im reading a lot of increased, improved, and better...
Okay. What do you see that was increased, improved, or better that help increase the tow rating by 2,100 lbs besides weight savings?
Did they increase engine power? No.
Did they change transmissions? No
Did they change brakes? No.
Did they use different axles? No.
Did they use different leaf springs? No.
Did they increase the yield strength of the frame? No.
So you are saying it is only because of the frame that there is a 2,100 lb increase in the J2807 test standard and that the 2011-2014 ratings were just "fluffing" their number like I was originally posting about?. If the 2011-2014 F150 couldn't handle more weight than the 9,800 lbs that the Ecoboost 3.55 was rated at then why was the exact same truck (frame and all), but with a 3.73 gear, rated for 11,300 lbs?
