My 2018 F150 Towing Experience
As referenced here (link), I recently joined the Ecoboost club by buying an '18 F150. Many have said, "that's not enough truck," but I believed those who said otherwise... After driving back from ...
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manley wrote:mhamershock wrote:rexlion wrote:
If a HDPP would solve this, then what about adding the components to make the equivalent? Heavier springs, etc? And not just LT tires, but lower profile ones with less sidewall to squirm. Easier to throw $3-$4k into this truck than to bend over at the dealership.
Not really possible. There are differences in frame thickness and rear axle too. The HDPP was the only 1/2 package (from anyone) that would meet my needs. I did a ton of research prior to ordering mine so I knew exactly what I was getting into.
I didn't bend over when ordering a 18 HDPP. It was a ~$51K OTD Lariat loaded including a 120k 7 year Ford ESPP. I was under sticker by a decent amount, and I was an early buyer. Yeah I had to order it, but that's no big deal anymore.
Mike
Hi Mike,
What are the frame thickness differences, specifically? I believe that went away with the 2015 redesign, as I cannot find anything other that the Max Trailering Package has an upgraded rear bymper (hitch, really). Please let me know.
Thanks!
I can't speak to the differences but I read a while back they are different because the supplier who builds the frames for the F150 was having production capacity problems when the new '15 models started production so Ford chose not to have them produce the frames for the HDPP trucks in order to maximize production output. The HDPP frames went into production when Ford was able to get their second supplier on line to meet demand.
