1996 extended cab f150
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1996 extended cab f150
hey everybody just need some opinions trying to figure out some ways to upgrade the load capacity on my f150 next summer goig to have to haul alot of gravel and really dont want to do a half a ton at a time any ideas let me no thanks my email is fordpower1996@yahoo.com
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How much are you planning on hauling, how far, and how often?
If you're going to fill the bed up and drive 60 mph at freeway speeds, on busy roads, or up and down hills, then a 1/2 ton truck isn't going to cut it no matter what you do to it.
People think that the only difference between an F-150 and an F-250 is the springs and the axles and they forget about the frame and brakes. You need to be able to safely stop that load and F-150 brakes might not be up to the task. If you consistently overload your truck you can fatigue the steel in the frame which will lead to failure.
Be smart and be safe.
If you're going to fill the bed up and drive 60 mph at freeway speeds, on busy roads, or up and down hills, then a 1/2 ton truck isn't going to cut it no matter what you do to it.
People think that the only difference between an F-150 and an F-250 is the springs and the axles and they forget about the frame and brakes. You need to be able to safely stop that load and F-150 brakes might not be up to the task. If you consistently overload your truck you can fatigue the steel in the frame which will lead to failure.
Be smart and be safe.
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How much are you planning on hauling, how far, and how often?
If you're going to fill the bed up and drive 60 mph at freeway speeds, on busy roads, or up and down hills, then a 1/2 ton truck isn't going to cut it no matter what you do to it.
People think that the only difference between an F-150 and an F-250 is the springs and the axles and they forget about the frame and brakes. You need to be able to safely stop that load and F-150 brakes might not be up to the task. If you consistently overload your truck you can fatigue the steel in the frame which will lead to failure.
Be smart and be safe.
If you're going to fill the bed up and drive 60 mph at freeway speeds, on busy roads, or up and down hills, then a 1/2 ton truck isn't going to cut it no matter what you do to it.
People think that the only difference between an F-150 and an F-250 is the springs and the axles and they forget about the frame and brakes. You need to be able to safely stop that load and F-150 brakes might not be up to the task. If you consistently overload your truck you can fatigue the steel in the frame which will lead to failure.
Be smart and be safe.
Quick question, do you know what the difference is on the brakes if any from a 250 to a 350. I ahve a 96 250 and have been thing about buying a 350 DRW mines a SRW 410 gr
Just wondering
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P.S. You'll need a brake controller for a trailer like this so there's your upgrade.
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