What The *&^% Lost a Leaf????
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Bragging about pulling an oversized load isn't cool. Your braking, steering, EVERYTHING else isn't up to the task. Of course there is a safety margin on the payload for Ford's protection, but you don't want to push it too much, that's one of hte other changes as you go from F150 to 250, 350, and beyond.
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> why do they give mini trucks (i.e. rangers, s-10s....) a 1/2 rating if they are
> less tahn capable??
Actually, Rangers ARE capable. I have two firewood customers that pick up full 1/4 cord loads of oak all the time in their 80s 2x4 Rangers. One with a 4 cyl and I think the other is a V-6. The only real trouble is them getting stuck in the mud. I do say a small pray every time they pull out that they do not get stuck on the curb and break an axle.
> less tahn capable??
Actually, Rangers ARE capable. I have two firewood customers that pick up full 1/4 cord loads of oak all the time in their 80s 2x4 Rangers. One with a 4 cyl and I think the other is a V-6. The only real trouble is them getting stuck in the mud. I do say a small pray every time they pull out that they do not get stuck on the curb and break an axle.
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Originally Posted by Saurian
Bragging about pulling an oversized load isn't cool. Your braking, steering, EVERYTHING else isn't up to the task. Of course there is a safety margin on the payload for Ford's protection, but you don't want to push it too much, that's one of hte other changes as you go from F150 to 250, 350, and beyond.
Timothy
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