mike326
Jul 28, 2014Explorer
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 ...
Bedlam wrote:
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.