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BigToe
Explorer
Nov 26, 2014

Story behind F450 pickup frame failure? (photo)

What is the back story behind this Ford F-450 frame folding behind the cab? The image speaks for itself, as far as the probability of cantilevered excessive tongue weight being a contribu...
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FishOnOne
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Nov 27, 2014
The frame flex in the video doesn't articulate the frame like the failure in the OP picture. Not saying a fully boxed frame is not stronger along the axis the Ford frame failed, but the Ford frames are very thick and I believe because of the Ford frame design is the major contributor why Ford Super Duty's outnumber the Chevy and RAM trucks in the construction and utility industry.

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