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Does anyone know what the load capacity is for a
'67 F100 2x4? The wheels are from an early 90's
F150 I think, but I believe that the rest of the
suspension/axles is stock. I was hauling some sod
last weekend, and one load weighed 1980 lbs. I
suspect that a ton is more than it should carry.
Any suggestions for increasing the carrying capacity? Would a rear end from a 250 be better?
'67 F100 2x4? The wheels are from an early 90's
F150 I think, but I believe that the rest of the
suspension/axles is stock. I was hauling some sod
last weekend, and one load weighed 1980 lbs. I
suspect that a ton is more than it should carry.
Any suggestions for increasing the carrying capacity? Would a rear end from a 250 be better?
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The F100 is a 1/2 ton truck, I would think that the load should be closer to the 1/2 ton mark. You can always beef it up with either helper springs or go with the 3/4 ton rear and springs.
Hope this helps.
BJ 77F150 shortbox Flairside 400/C6
Hope this helps.
BJ 77F150 shortbox Flairside 400/C6
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scotty, unless you are going to be hauling those loads regulary, I wouldn't worry about it.
When You expect to load your truck like that pump your rear tires to 55 - 60 pounds and 40 in the front. When you are finished go back to 35.
I have loaded enough to have the bumper nearly hitting the ground. The truck shoule haul a couple tons for a short distance, and still be OK.
If you plan to haul that kind of weight regulary look to adding a hauler like a 350 to your fleet.
A couple of must's here. The rear bumper must be off the ground and the front wheels must be on the ground, and short distances, 10-15 miles, and drive slow.
John
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When You expect to load your truck like that pump your rear tires to 55 - 60 pounds and 40 in the front. When you are finished go back to 35.
I have loaded enough to have the bumper nearly hitting the ground. The truck shoule haul a couple tons for a short distance, and still be OK.
If you plan to haul that kind of weight regulary look to adding a hauler like a 350 to your fleet.
A couple of must's here. The rear bumper must be off the ground and the front wheels must be on the ground, and short distances, 10-15 miles, and drive slow.
John
jowilker
66 F100s
In the still cool hours of the night, you can hear chevys rusting away.
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Thanks for the tips. I just didn't want to break anything! Most of my loads are usually 1/2 ton, I
just wanted to know if a ton would work on occasion. I may replace the entire rear- hub to hub, if I can find one(and I'm sure I could if I looked) Apparently one of my drums is bad, both wheel cylinders leak and I like the wider rear of the '73 and on models. Thanks again,
Scotty
just wanted to know if a ton would work on occasion. I may replace the entire rear- hub to hub, if I can find one(and I'm sure I could if I looked) Apparently one of my drums is bad, both wheel cylinders leak and I like the wider rear of the '73 and on models. Thanks again,
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A 73-79 rear end will make your rear wheels track your fronts. I have been overloading my 1/2 trucks when needed without a problem. I had one for 25 years before my son trashed it. Salvaged the chassis, and engine and it's heart beats for me in another truck today.
Not having working brakes is far concern than overloading the truck. IMHO of course
John
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66 F100s
In the still cool hours of the night, you can hear chevys rusting away.
Not having working brakes is far concern than overloading the truck. IMHO of course
John
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In the still cool hours of the night, you can hear chevys rusting away.
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If the snubbers don't hit you're not yet fully loaded. Seroulsly though...
Your truck is a 1/2 ton keep that in mind. All above are good suggestions, so long as you realize that even upgrading springs and/or heavier load rated tires you've still got a half ton axle and 1/2 ton wheel bearings, brakes etc.
Again so long as you're not hauling excessive weight all the time you shouldn't have to worry about, if you are an upgrade to 3/4 ton axles might be somethng to consider.
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Your truck is a 1/2 ton keep that in mind. All above are good suggestions, so long as you realize that even upgrading springs and/or heavier load rated tires you've still got a half ton axle and 1/2 ton wheel bearings, brakes etc.
Again so long as you're not hauling excessive weight all the time you shouldn't have to worry about, if you are an upgrade to 3/4 ton axles might be somethng to consider.
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My F-250 has coils over the shocks, are these original? The shocks are starting to make noises and im looking to get some new ones, do I need these springs? I do haul heavy loads on occasion. One time I took 2560lbs of trash to the dump with it, and the rear just started to sag a little.
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dave, I don't know if there were ever offered as original but have been aftermarker for a while. The spring can add to the ride height of a loaded truck. I have run them for many years on a truck of mine. I always figgered they helped with the other springs.
John
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In the still cool hours of the night, you can hear chevys rusting away.
John
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66 F100s
In the still cool hours of the night, you can hear chevys rusting away.
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I'm going to say it depends on what you've currently got. There were two kinds available. One was coilover shocks which were made that way. The other was an "overload" spring which simply bolted to the outside of the shock. At any rate I don't think you need them on a 3/4 ton.
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Scotty, Let me review your post! You are overloading your truck by almost 100% or nearly a half ton of dirt, you have a "bad drum" and Leaky wheel cylinders" and your concerned about load capacity??? I'd be more concerned about "woah" capacity! You gotta git them brakes fixed ASAP.
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