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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DanoT wrote:mike mck wrote:GULFMAN wrote:
The 2013 ford F450 has 880lbs less payload then the F350. That is what i found out at the Dealership last week.
We were thinking about trading our 2002 f-350 dually to a F450.
We like the Eagle cap 1160.
You may want to verify that information. Fords website lists the F350 between 13000 and 13900 while the F450 is 14000 Lbs.
I think the problem is that the F450 only has a slight increase in gross vehicle weight capacity, yet the F450 weighs more than the F350 so the gain in GVWR is offset by increased truck weight and thus less carrying capacity.
Good point. Published Curb weightfor F350 is 6400b lbs while F450 is 8200. I think the F350 dually CC curb weight is higher. If memory servs my 350 was over 7000 lbs.
