Questions: 2015 F250 Capacity Enhancements.
This forum is amazing in the information that is shared. Thanks to all to that take the time to educate those of us that are just starting out. I apologize in advance for another rookie suspension...
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ticki2 wrote:
I am not a Ford guy so maybe one of them can comment .It seems to me that 2 main leafs is a very light sprung F250 . Ford has many options for spring packs and GVWR . Perhaps it's time to find out exactly what you have to know how to procede .
what do I need to know to find out exactly what I have or did you mean use what I've done so far and then think about changes?
Rear axle rating on truck label is 6290 with an overall GVWR of 10,000
This is where I started out . . .
Vehicle Details:
2015 Ford F-250 XL 4x4 Crew Cab 6.2L Gas 156" Wheelbase
10,000 GVWR. Front 4800. Rear 6290.
Tires: 17" Michelin LT245 75R17. Rating 3195.
Wheels: Stock Ford 17x17.5 wheels. Rating unknown to me
(Ford C34-1015 BA BLK JA SL F2647 Mexico F2 2014 03 03 T 00T. 17x7 1/2J 40 INSET EN8SA) .
Bilstein 5100 series Front and Rear Shocks
Hellwig 7271 Big Wig rear sway bar
Air Lift airbags installed with separate fill valves (80 psi)
Camper: 2013 Northern Lite 8'11" Sportsman
Weighed the truck & driver with full tank of fuel (35 gallons) = 7260 lbs. 4160 lbs Front 3100 Rear
Weighed truck & driver/passenger/dog with "loaded" camper with full water tank = 10,600 lbs. 4240 Front 6360 Rear
I have since swapped out wheels/tires to an OEM 18" wheel with Michelin tires rated at 3640 and added lower stableloads.
I've wondered if I should also add additional spring and/or upper overloads as well but have gotten good advice that I should actually try out what I've done so far and then consider additional changes if necessary.
