Ford Takes Weight Savings Pretty Seriously in the 2015 F-150
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Ford Takes Weight Savings Pretty Seriously in the 2015 F-150
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Ford Takes Weight Savings Pretty Seriously in the 2015 F-150 - Ford Trucks
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Looks like they are using the 8.8 "heavy" rear axle more then the usual 9.75. Wonder what you have to order to get a 9.75? Ecoboost? Max trailer tow? Max payload? I'm sure the upgraded 8.8 would be up the the task of towing. But it would be nice to see which trucks get which axle.
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The 9.75 gears are only in the HD Payload Package. But, that package is not available in anything above the bottom-end of the Lariat.
EDIT: Apparently the 9.75's aren't only available in the HD Payload Package. See this thread.
EDIT: Apparently the 9.75's aren't only available in the HD Payload Package. See this thread.
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Very interesting.
The 8.8 was always rated at 3,800 lbs max, so it makes sense that it would be capable of a suitable GAWR for the lightened 2015 model. Looking at the payload chart the majority of configurations have a rear GAWR below that.
The 8.8 was always rated at 3,800 lbs max, so it makes sense that it would be capable of a suitable GAWR for the lightened 2015 model. Looking at the payload chart the majority of configurations have a rear GAWR below that.
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Strange as my dads new Platinum with max tow, non max payload (3.55 gears) looks to have the same diff as my truck (2007 Harley-Davidson with a 9.75). They look very similar and have 12 bolts where as the 8.8's have 10 I believe. Wonder if the 9.75s are making their way into other models too? Maybe the loaded up potentially heavier trucks?
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Strange as my dads new Platinum with max tow, non max payload (3.55 gears) looks to have the same diff as my truck (2007 Harley-Davidson with a 9.75). They look very similar and have 12 bolts where as the 8.8's have 10 I believe. Wonder if the 9.75s are making their way into other models too? Maybe the loaded up potentially heavier trucks?
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