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Americamper
Explorer
Apr 04, 2021

No rear overload spring on my new 2012 Ford F250?

Just noticed my new 2021 F250 did not come with a top overload spring like my old 2000 F250 has. Anyone have experince hauling a loaded 2500# TC on one? I have not been able to find a new F350 in my ...
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billtex
Explorer II
Apr 05, 2021
hedge wrote:

The whole truck weighs 500lbs less is complete nonsense, quit peddling that non-truth. Whatever they saved by going aluminum went back into the drivetrain. I've owned very similar trucks across both eras and they have almost identical payload.


Our new aluminum body gas truck is ~ 500 lbs heavier than our previous steel body diesel!
It is my understanding the fully boxed frame is the culprit.
Sure is nice though...

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