Suspension mods
I could use some wise advice. F150 SRW 4WD w/ trailer package. Mated with NorthStar Adventurer 8.5. Despite assurances from both car & TC dealers - fair amount of sag & sway. While many may say I ...
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Your F150 most likely has the semi-floating Visteon Ford 8.8 axle. Since the shafts are supported only on one side with bearings, it only has a 3800 lb rating for the 6-lug version. The semi-floating 9.75 axle with 7-lugs has a 4800 lbs rating. If you can keep less than much weight off the axle, you will be fine.
https://www.fleet.ford.com/TRUCKBBAS/topics/2014/2014F150_techspecs.pdf
Once you get into the F250 and F350, they use a full floating Visteon Sterling 10.5 axle that is rated 9750 lbs - This is why many of the forum members are trying to push you into the next larger class truck.
http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/0112or-semi-floating-and-full-floating-axles/
https://www.fleet.ford.com/TRUCKBBAS/topics/2014/2014F150_techspecs.pdf
Once you get into the F250 and F350, they use a full floating Visteon Sterling 10.5 axle that is rated 9750 lbs - This is why many of the forum members are trying to push you into the next larger class truck.
http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/0112or-semi-floating-and-full-floating-axles/
