11500# GVWR Package
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From: College Station, TX
I paid dearly, even though there is not a price next to this option. So with a 4:30 gear ratio, I hope that is ideal for towing a 16,500lb, 5er.
Haven't had a chance to pull with it yet.
Haven't had a chance to pull with it yet.
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From: Texas
CR3999, the only differences are a sticker on the door pillar showing appropriate rating and maybe the overload spring. Not 100% sure on the overload spring but I think all 350s come with an overload spring.
My 2011 and 2015 350 also came with the 11.5k option and 3.55 gears.
My 2011 and 2015 350 also came with the 11.5k option and 3.55 gears.
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I think David is a little confused.
The 11,500 is the standard weight option for a F-350 SRW. With the 6.7 L diesel engine it comes with 3.31 or 3.55 rear gears. Maybe in gas engines it comes with the higher gears.
Your main options is to Downgrade the trucks load capacity. Mainly to the 11,200 or 10,000 GVW. This is mainly for registration purposes in states that charge more for trucks with GVW over 10,000. Mainly getting a F-350 with a 10,000 lbs GVW sticker on the door jamb.
I don't know for sure, But it would be possible that you could also actually get a lighter spring pack to go with that lighter GVW and possible a softer rider.
If you need a F-350 and you are not penalized by your state for the having a GVW over 10,000 or 11,200, just ignor this option and get the true F-350
The 11,500 is the standard weight option for a F-350 SRW. With the 6.7 L diesel engine it comes with 3.31 or 3.55 rear gears. Maybe in gas engines it comes with the higher gears.
Your main options is to Downgrade the trucks load capacity. Mainly to the 11,200 or 10,000 GVW. This is mainly for registration purposes in states that charge more for trucks with GVW over 10,000. Mainly getting a F-350 with a 10,000 lbs GVW sticker on the door jamb.
I don't know for sure, But it would be possible that you could also actually get a lighter spring pack to go with that lighter GVW and possible a softer rider.
If you need a F-350 and you are not penalized by your state for the having a GVW over 10,000 or 11,200, just ignor this option and get the true F-350
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From: WA
Probably a 450 thing, but my window sticker says "13300# GVWR Package" and there was no extra cost next to it. I also like the fact that I was not penalized for that up here in Washington state. My truck has plenty of torque and gearing (4.33) to pull my 15K 5th wheel, but I still had more "sag" than I wanted in the rear with a 2300lb pin weight and my overload springs were just touching the bumpers. I will finish my air bag install tonight. I have a thing about the truck being level when I am hooked up. -Glenn
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11500# GVWR Package
A gvwr over 10k means you need a medical card and dot # in some states as well if the use can be considered for Commerce. Mn says hauling your cans up for beer money is for Commerce
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I think David is a little confused.
The 11,500 is the standard weight option for a F-350 SRW. With the 6.7 L diesel engine it comes with 3.31 or 3.55 rear gears. Maybe in gas engines it comes with the higher gears.
Your main options is to Downgrade the trucks load capacity. Mainly to the 11,200 or 10,000 GVW. This is mainly for registration purposes in states that charge more for trucks with GVW over 10,000. Mainly getting a F-350 with a 10,000 lbs GVW sticker on the door jamb.
I don't know for sure, But it would be possible that you could also actually get a lighter spring pack to go with that lighter GVW and possible a softer rider.
If you need a F-350 and you are not penalized by your state for the having a GVW over 10,000 or 11,200, just ignor this option and get the true F-350
The 11,500 is the standard weight option for a F-350 SRW. With the 6.7 L diesel engine it comes with 3.31 or 3.55 rear gears. Maybe in gas engines it comes with the higher gears.
Your main options is to Downgrade the trucks load capacity. Mainly to the 11,200 or 10,000 GVW. This is mainly for registration purposes in states that charge more for trucks with GVW over 10,000. Mainly getting a F-350 with a 10,000 lbs GVW sticker on the door jamb.
I don't know for sure, But it would be possible that you could also actually get a lighter spring pack to go with that lighter GVW and possible a softer rider.
If you need a F-350 and you are not penalized by your state for the having a GVW over 10,000 or 11,200, just ignor this option and get the true F-350
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From: Fox Lake, WI
There seems to be a bit of misunderstanding about the #11,500 option. I believe it is the load rating on the sticker and does not have different springs, but I can't prove that and base it off what I have read on this site. I ordered My '15 F350 with the #11,500 option and the 3:55 gear ratio. The window sticker shows both of these as options.
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I think David is a little confused.
The 11,500 is the standard weight option for a F-350 SRW. With the 6.7 L diesel engine it comes with 3.31 or 3.55 rear gears. Maybe in gas engines it comes with the higher gears.
Your main options is to Downgrade the trucks load capacity. Mainly to the 11,200 or 10,000 GVW. This is mainly for registration purposes in states that charge more for trucks with GVW over 10,000. Mainly getting a F-350 with a 10,000 lbs GVW sticker on the door jamb.
I don't know for sure, But it would be possible that you could also actually get a lighter spring pack to go with that lighter GVW and possible a softer rider.
If you need a F-350 and you are not penalized by your state for the having a GVW over 10,000 or 11,200, just ignor this option and get the true F-350
The 11,500 is the standard weight option for a F-350 SRW. With the 6.7 L diesel engine it comes with 3.31 or 3.55 rear gears. Maybe in gas engines it comes with the higher gears.
Your main options is to Downgrade the trucks load capacity. Mainly to the 11,200 or 10,000 GVW. This is mainly for registration purposes in states that charge more for trucks with GVW over 10,000. Mainly getting a F-350 with a 10,000 lbs GVW sticker on the door jamb.
I don't know for sure, But it would be possible that you could also actually get a lighter spring pack to go with that lighter GVW and possible a softer rider.
If you need a F-350 and you are not penalized by your state for the having a GVW over 10,000 or 11,200, just ignor this option and get the true F-350
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I think David is a little confused.
The 11,500 is the standard weight option for a F-350 SRW. With the 6.7 L diesel engine it comes with 3.31 or 3.55 rear gears. Maybe in gas engines it comes with the higher gears.
Your main options is to Downgrade the trucks load capacity. Mainly to the 11,200 or 10,000 GVW. This is mainly for registration purposes in states that charge more for trucks with GVW over 10,000. Mainly getting a F-350 with a 10,000 lbs GVW sticker on the door jamb.
I don't know for sure, But it would be possible that you could also actually get a lighter spring pack to go with that lighter GVW and possible a softer rider.
If you need a F-350 and you are not penalized by your state for the having a GVW over 10,000 or 11,200, just ignor this option and get the true F-350
The 11,500 is the standard weight option for a F-350 SRW. With the 6.7 L diesel engine it comes with 3.31 or 3.55 rear gears. Maybe in gas engines it comes with the higher gears.
Your main options is to Downgrade the trucks load capacity. Mainly to the 11,200 or 10,000 GVW. This is mainly for registration purposes in states that charge more for trucks with GVW over 10,000. Mainly getting a F-350 with a 10,000 lbs GVW sticker on the door jamb.
I don't know for sure, But it would be possible that you could also actually get a lighter spring pack to go with that lighter GVW and possible a softer rider.
If you need a F-350 and you are not penalized by your state for the having a GVW over 10,000 or 11,200, just ignor this option and get the true F-350
And FWIW, I want the 11,500 rating. That little sticker is important, especially if it doesn't cost you any more to get it.
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From: Denton, MD
The only problem with the de-rate is if you are stopped and weighed, even though the truck technically isn't overweight, the man will get ya for it!! I live in MD and the GVWR doesn't matter on privately owned trucks but it is nice that Ford gives the option of de-rate if you're only using the truck because it's cool!!!
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