Modding an F-350 up or an F-550 down for TC
Given that you can get the same engine in an F-350 and F-550, which do you think would be better - beefing up the suspension and brakes on an F-350 so you don't need a custom bed, or buying an F-550 a...
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mike mck wrote:mkirsch wrote:Just Jeff wrote:mkirsch wrote:
Why fixated on the brakes? I've never not once seen anyone mention "beefing up" the brakes for a TC.
Only "beef up" the suspension if you need it. An F350 dually will carry a dang big camper all by itself with no need for gadgets, doodads, widgets, wingdings, gadspackers, or mucktinkles.
Really? Look around - it's out there. Carrying heavy loads is harder on the brakes, so there's a reason heavier duty trucks come with heavier brakes. Not saying they're absolutely required, but it gives more control and the brakes don't wear out as fast b/c they're not being used near their max capacity.
There's a difference between a truck having heavier (i.e. "beefed up") brakes vs. the lighter-duty model, and actually swapping out brake parts on the truck.
I've been on this forum since 2004 and I have yet to read of anyone having taken the factory brakes off their F250, F350, or any other HD pickup and replacing them with "Brembo" or other performance brake parts.
Suspension, yeah. I don't agree with what a lot of people do because they go out and buy the truck then throw $$$thousands$$$ more at their BRAND NEW truck to upgrade it to handle the camper. But yeah, I'm well aware of the suspension mods.
Never seen anyone even consider BRAKES, however. Stock brakes on the F250 are apparently fine even if you've got a 4000lb camper and 19.5" wheels.
Really, if you think about it, the brakes should be at least adequate. The HD brakes on these trucks are designed to stop the truck loaded to GVWR, plus presumably another 3000lbs of trailer (3000lb is the limit in many states where trailer brakes become a requirement).
Just curious
What do you base the belief that the Brakes are designed to stop the truck at GVWR + 3000 lb trailer?
I like the safety factor of not maxing out the breaking capacity of my truck.
There is just no way to upgrade a F250 braking power to that of a F550. One look at the difference of the components under the truck will be an eye opener. I say just buy the truck that will get the job you need done. That of course is just my opinion and as we all know opinions are like .......;)
The GCWR possibly?
