brholt wrote:
spud1957 wrote:
Speaking of the current model Ford F250/350, the physical difference is the F250 has 2" rear blocks between the axle and spring pack, where the F350 has 4" blocks. The F350 comes standard with a rear overload spring. On the F250, the overload spring is optional (camper package). The camper package does not change the GVWR or axle ratings. ALL other components are identical (brakes, axles etc.)
The f350 has a higher GVWR and axle ratings with the 18"+ tires.
It mostly addresses registration fees in some states if the GVWR is over 10k they pay a considerable higher fee.
This used to be true but not so much anymore in the new trucks. For example, in Dodge you get a different suspension between the 3/4 ton and the one ton. In Ford, 3/4 ton diesels get vacuum braked, one ton get hydro boost.
As stated at the beginning of my post, I was only referring to Ford. Understand the difference with Ram.
Regarding the brake difference, the gas and diesel in the F250 use vacuum. The F350 SRW also uses vacuum with the gas engine and hydro in the gas/diesel DRW.
