Ford V10 Triton Drivetrain
I was looking at documentation and I have a question about the Ford V10 drivetrain. Does anyone know if the entire drivetrain used in a Class C the same as a Class A? Do they have the same transmiss...
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RLS7201 wrote:dodge guy wrote:RLS7201 wrote:JaxDad wrote:
Entire drivetrain, no, the front half is usually the same in equal years.
The class C is normally built on, depending on size and year, either an E350 or E450 chassis, the class A is usually built on the F53 (a stripped on F500) chassis.
That also gives it bigger wheels, brakes, etc....
The Ford F53 chassis is NOT a striped F500 (F550) chassis but is built by Detroit Chassis LLC in Detroit MI. Exclusivity for MH service.
Richard
Actually, it's based on the 550 and up chassis. Not the same but modified for use as a universal chassis.
Are you able to document you statement?
Richard
Yes. I did a lot of research because I want to replace the hitch on mine with a higher rated one. the F53 and F550 are almost the same minus a few differences. the biggest is the radiator support and driving area, made to be universal on the F53. the frame is the same as an F550 (and other series). where they differ is in axles and springs. the frame rail width and height are the same. measuring my F53 against a 550 shows this and why I know a hitch for an F550 will bolt up and fit exact to the F53 frame. basically the F53 frame is a 550 minus cab mounts and the different radiator support. and added crossmembers when the frame is built.
