differance between 150 and 250..
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differance between 150 and 250..
Other than the wheel lug pattern, and obviouse suspension stuff, what is differant? Frames the same??
I have a 78 150, that I was thinking about making it a 250.
I have a 78 150, that I was thinking about making it a 250.
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Much depends upon the GVWR. I could swear I have seen F150's with higher GVWR than some F-250's.
GVWR depends on many factors in the suspension; brakes, springs, axles, brakes, bearings, brakes , etc. The driveline; clutches, shafts, u-joints, cooling systems, differentials, etc. Frames and materials differ also.
It would be better to just buy a F-250.
GVWR depends on many factors in the suspension; brakes, springs, axles, brakes, bearings, brakes , etc. The driveline; clutches, shafts, u-joints, cooling systems, differentials, etc. Frames and materials differ also.
It would be better to just buy a F-250.
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The Breakpoint is the magic # 6900 GVW. F-250s under it are virtually a Heavy F-150, while F-350s over it are virtually F-350 std duty & non Dually-Non Stake Body models.
below 6900 is the smaller chassis of thinner material and over is the 8.5 of thicker metal. and all F-250 & 350 have the 8 lug pattern wheel.
Only trailer & camper specials and some super cabs seem to vary on these general guidelines.
FBp
below 6900 is the smaller chassis of thinner material and over is the 8.5 of thicker metal. and all F-250 & 350 have the 8 lug pattern wheel.
Only trailer & camper specials and some super cabs seem to vary on these general guidelines.
FBp
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ok, clear as mud! lol Sounds like I just need to check GVW. I have a 250 supercab in rough shape. My 150 project truck might be a little light duty for some of the towing I might be doing. Hate to ditch the 150 after all the $$ I've put into it.
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