2011 F250 - Adding Front End Weight

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May 4, 2011 | 12:29 PM

SturgeonHunter

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2011 F250 - Adding Front End Weight

So, I think it is finally done snowing for the year and the plow is off. Anyone have any clever means of adding weight to the front end to help soften the ride a little? It was a more smooth ride with the plow on.

May 4, 2011 | 12:45 PM

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Just lower the air pressure a bit. Don't go too low as your TPMS will come on.

May 4, 2011 | 01:06 PM

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Just lower the air pressure a bit. Don't go too low as your TPMS will come on.

Thanks. I have done that and it does help but I am still curious about adding weight and leaving tire pressure set for heavy load.

May 4, 2011 | 01:38 PM

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I really don't have any ideas except maybe leave some of the snow plow attachments on there.

May 4, 2011 | 01:38 PM

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I run about 55lbs and 65 lbs front and rear. Once the tires heat up a bit, they're 60 and 70 and the TPMS has not come on.

May 4, 2011 | 07:12 PM

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Do you have a front receiver hitch?
Do you have room to put front receiver hitch on with plow bracket under there?
Light bar?
Different bumper?
Add lead weights to inside of bumper?
Add a winch?

May 5, 2011 | 05:24 AM

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Do you have a front receiver hitch?
Do you have room to put front receiver hitch on with plow bracket under there?
Light bar?
Different bumper?
Add lead weights to inside of bumper?
Add a winch?

I like the, 'weights inside the bumper idea'. I will do some investigating!

Thank you!