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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 11:48 PM
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Difference in frames

What are the differences in the frames between the heavy duty and light duty. I know the F250HD and F350 4WD have the provisions for the front leaf springs. Are the early "swiss cheese" frames weak? I have a 83 F250 with a 460 and was looking to make it lighter. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 12:21 AM
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Why are you trying to lighten the frame with a 460? I would keep the beefier frame just to handle the torque. It would be a huge amount of work to swap all the components from one frame to another just to save a few pounds.
 
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