today i seen a F-150 and on the tail gate under XLT it said 7700? is this a heavy duty F-150 kinda like a F-250 but not SD F-250? what are the specs? it was a beast!

 

The 7700 was the heavy duty payload package offered by Ford on the F150 from 2000-2004 (as the Heritage model in 04). It replaced the F250LD that was offered from 1997-1999.

The upgrades over the normal F150 included larger front brakes (same swept area as the Lightning), bigger bore master cylinder, stiffer front and rear suspension (only 4x4 F150 factory rated for a plow), 10.25" Visteon rear w/ 3.73 gears (4.10s were a 2nd option from '02-'04), thicker/stiffer box frame, heavier 7 lug steel wheels with load rating "D" tires mounted on them, & with 4r70w autos a larger tranny cooler or 4r100 autos a tranny cooler period, and what is known as super engine cooling (bigger radiator). It only came with a 5.4 auto tranny package.

The 7700 4x2 138.5" wb truck (long bed, regular cab) had a factory payload rating of 3220 lbs - keep in mind that once you start adding options, gas, people, fluids that rating drops off.

My 7700 4x4 XLT 138.8" wb truck (short bed, supercab) has a factory rating at 2725lbs. I have weighed the truck with canopy, me, and a half tank of gas at 5400lbs, iirc. So, in reality the payload is more like 2300lbs. Still that's over a ton.

You want any more specs or exact numbers as far as dimensions and such I've got most of them.

-Kerry

 

well I must say it makes me wanan own one a HD F-150 the one I seen today, I Loved it it was like a F-250 but a 150 do you kno another question about payload whats is the payload of my truck its a 1998 4x2 Extended Cab 4.2L V6 I have had 1300 pounds of scrap in it and no problem to haul was it to much? cause it didint feel liek it

 

also whast the Max payload casue on August 17th im plan to haul alot of scrap some in box some in a trailer?

Thanks

 

Payload should be in the ball park of 1660lbs... I can't locate your exact number, but the GVWR sticker should say 6000lbs - That payload is with the base truck - no option package and without you. The truck should weigh around 4340lbs... then add your self and optional equipment. Subtract that total from the 6000 lbs and you'll have your payload. 1300 lbs sounds right at the limit.

As for towing - Your rear gearing and whether it's an auto or manual is gonna make big difference.
3.08 gears, either tranny - Ford says nothing over 2000 lbs towed. The gross combined weight rating (weight of truck/payload and trailer) can't be more than 9000lbs.
3.55 gears, auto tranny - Ford says max trailer weight of 5600lbs. Gross combined weight max of 10,000lbs. Max out the GVWR and you have a 4000lb trailer when fully loaded.
3.55 gears, manual tranny - Ford says max trailer weight of 3400lbs. Gross combined weight max of 7800lbs.... just 1800 lbs more than the GVWR!

-Kerry

 

yep its auto tranny and im positieve i got the 3.55 its got 17" rims and ive noticed there lager tires than some XL F-150's ive seen so sound bout right I jsut love my V6

 

Im not sure what you are trying to say. The words I outlined in bold are misleading to me....

My dad has a '04 Heritage company truck...and it is not the 7700. Its a 2WD, 4.2L, auto, extended cab short bed.

 

Let's see if I can clarify this.

The F150 7700 package was offered in 2004 with the older body style ('97-'03). These models were labeled as "Heritage" models because they used the older body style. Not all Heritage models were 7700s, as you have pointed out. Most were equipped with 4.2 V-6s, but a few had 4.6s The only models with 5.4s were the 7700s. To make it more confusing the 7700s built and sold as '04s were available only with the CNG/ bi-fuel prep 5.4s. This option actually gives them a 7650lb GVWR.

Hope that straightens it out.

-Kerry

 

By the way, those LD/7700 model trucks used odd wheels. 7-lugs! There ARE aftermarket wheels for them, they are just tougher to find.

 

Extremely! There were a few companies offering aftermarket wheels for them but now they are all but phased out. They are awsome trucks but the rims are pretty ugly.

 

I love those rims. You can immediatly pick out a 7700 or a F-250LD. We love our F-250LD. Most people still don't know about them...

 

i just got a 2000 f150 4x4 supercab, and i was wondering what my payload capacity is and my trailer towing capacity is. thanks seth

 

I just finished reading a brochure for the 2006 Ford F-150 and they still offer the 7 lug wheel option. It is found on the heavy duty power package which is now rated with a GVWR of 8200 lbs! That is down right impressive for a half ton. The 7700's are beefy looking, too. I see them all of the time in Philly used as city trucks. Ford seems to be the only company to offer a true heavy duty half ton unlike it competitors who take their 3/4 ton and up line of trucks and just slap 1500 on the sides.

 

somerwhere between 6700-7900 it could proborly do more but best to get a bigger truck payload it should take 1800 and you wont feel it-2200 would do.

 

kspilkinton,

Oh wise guru of the 7700, avail me of your knowledge.

I have a 2001, F150, super cab, 8' bed, 5.4L, 4R70W autotrany, heavy duty radiator w/tranny cooler (towpackage), 3.55 LS rear.

I can box the frame.

What do I need to make my truck into a pseudo 7700 for hauling a camper? A VIN number from a 2001 7700 would be helpfull. Part numbers would bring me close to nirvana!

Sonny/ wcanterbury

Sonny