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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KD4UPL wrote:
So, if you're NOT pulling a 3,000 pound unbraked trailer in theory you should have enough braking capacity to exceed the truck's GVWR by 3,000 pounds.
Using that theory, I should be able to have the ability to tow a 3000 lb trailer with a subcompact car. ;)
I thought Mike's point was that most people don't spend money on brakes. I find that to be true, and ok as long as you allow for extra stopping distance which you generally should do with any heavily loaded vehicle from motorcycles on up to large trucks.
