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Old Jul 20, 2016 | 01:43 PM
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Info from BFT participant guide

new fuel injectors and pump for increased torque

larger turbo than previous generations with a cobra head design which reduces exhaust gas restrictions

Bigger stronger axles- upgraded housings with larger ring gears

Highest ever towing and payload

upgraded steering and suspension

driveshafts, u joints and transfer case upgraded for increased torque

new front and rear springs for increased capacity

retuned front and rear shocks

enhanced steering feel on all models.

Class exclusive adaptive steering
 
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Old Jul 21, 2016 | 08:35 AM
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What does the BFT stand for?
I thought first Big Ford Truck, then no, Best Farm Truck, then no, Built For Tough, then maybe that's right but for some reason Big F'n Truck got stuck in my head.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2016 | 08:37 AM
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I wonder if upgraded suspension means the shocks have been updated - that would please some folks around here. 🙂
 
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retuned front and rear shocks with larger lower bushings from the participant guide
 
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Old Jul 21, 2016 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Rasalas
What does the BFT stand for?
I thought first Big Ford Truck, then no, Best Farm Truck, then no, Built For Tough, then maybe that's right but for some reason Big F'n Truck got stuck in my head.
Built Ford Tough is correct, but Big F'n Truck works too.
 
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