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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by danr1
Yea as stated no hub sticking out would be semi floater. Truck is has no more load capacity/capability then the one you have now.
While the axle may be a semi-floater, it has a bigger ring and pinion and bigger shafts, which do increase capacity. Plus the 250 will have bigger brakes which make carrying a bigger load safer. Lastly, the springs will be stiffer so the rear end will sag a lot less.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 10:08 AM
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The axle load ratings are on the door jamb sticker, if that's still on the truck...
 
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