Jun-25-2017 04:36 PM
Jun-27-2017 12:03 PM
Jun-27-2017 09:42 AM
CapriRacer wrote:RoyJ wrote:
Simple answer - check the rear GAWR of the said F250, compare it to your current rear GAWR, and that's your increase in payload......
Not exactly. The GAWR is based on the weakest link. Could be springs, could be tires, could be axle, could be frame. Unless you know which component it is, changing a single component might not change the payload at all.
Jun-27-2017 05:57 AM
RoyJ wrote:
Simple answer - check the rear GAWR of the said F250, compare it to your current rear GAWR, and that's your increase in payload......
Jun-26-2017 10:40 PM
Hemling wrote:
I know that modifications don't legally change any of the vehicle's official ratings or capacities, but what would be the real-world payload difference in switching stock Excursion rear springs with F250 springs? The F250 springs are rated at 3,000 lbs.
Jun-26-2017 04:47 PM
Jun-26-2017 10:59 AM
valhalla360 wrote:
Do you have a 3/4 ton and you are putting 1 ton springs on or 1/2ton and putting 3/4ton springs on?
It's not really clear.
Jun-26-2017 08:55 AM
IdaD wrote:ShinerBock wrote:DutchmenSport wrote:
I think the only sure-fire, 100%, no questions, bonified, way to change the payload is to get a new truck! :B
Or buy tires with a lower load rating.
Friend of mine did this without even knowing it like most people do. His rear GAWR on his Ram 3500 SRW is 7,000 lbs. He went from the stock Firestone tires that have a 3,640 lb rating(enough to cover the 7,000 lb GAWR) to a 275/60R20 BFG T/A KO2 tire with a 3,000 lb rating. This essentially dropped his rear GAWR to 6,000 lbs which is 500 lbs lower than my 2500's 6,500 lbs GAWR.
Although, that sticker on the door is meant for OE tires per the law that made the manufacturers put it there. If you get something other than OE tires then that sticker is useless.
Is that the load rating for that 20" size or did he get a lower rated tire by accident? I put 18" KO2s on my truck recently and they have the same 3,640 lb rating as the stock Firestones.
Jun-26-2017 08:49 AM
ShinerBock wrote:DutchmenSport wrote:
I think the only sure-fire, 100%, no questions, bonified, way to change the payload is to get a new truck! :B
Or buy tires with a lower load rating.
Friend of mine did this without even knowing it like most people do. His rear GAWR on his Ram 3500 SRW is 7,000 lbs. He went from the stock Firestone tires that have a 3,640 lb rating(enough to cover the 7,000 lb GAWR) to a 275/60R20 BFG T/A KO2 tire with a 3,000 lb rating. This essentially dropped his rear GAWR to 6,000 lbs which is 500 lbs lower than my 2500's 6,500 lbs GAWR.
Although, that sticker on the door is meant for OE tires per the law that made the manufacturers put it there. If you get something other than OE tires then that sticker is useless.
Jun-26-2017 08:46 AM
DutchmenSport wrote:
I think the only sure-fire, 100%, no questions, bonified, way to change the payload is to get a new truck! :B
Jun-26-2017 08:18 AM
Jun-26-2017 06:46 AM
DownTheAvenue wrote:Hemling wrote:
but what would be the real-world payload difference in switching stock Excursion rear springs with F250 springs?
Changing the springs does not change the anything.
Jun-26-2017 06:15 AM
Hemling wrote:
I know that modifications don't legally change any of the vehicle's official ratings or capacities, but what would be the real-world payload difference in switching stock Excursion rear springs with F250 springs? The F250 springs are rated at 3,000 lbs.
Jun-26-2017 05:41 AM
Jun-26-2017 04:47 AM