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#2
The stock suspension on these f150 4x4 super cabs was definitely designed for comfort. I've found that 1 ton, even pushed up front, is way too much. Many quarry operators, especially the ones with with larger loaders, have trouble metering out homeowner quantities. How did the truck fare after this experience?
#3
Thats a great picture, i also have a f-150 4x4 and although i have never hauled that much weight i have had a little over a ton of deer corn and no problems. Does it ride the same now as it did before??
John
99 f-150 ext. cab
rear steel buper..grilleguard w/4 KC lights
tool box..bed linner
dual exaust..K&N air intake...
John
99 f-150 ext. cab
rear steel buper..grilleguard w/4 KC lights
tool box..bed linner
dual exaust..K&N air intake...
#4
Yes, the stock suspension is little on the soft side. The tow option included "heavy duty" shocks and I have had close to a ton in the bed several times. It sagged a little but handled the weight fine. After unloading the 3,000 lbs of gravel, the truck drives and handles great. It has 35,000 miles and I'll probably replace all 4 shocks this summer with Monroe's or Rancho's because I prefer a stiffer ride.
1,500 lbs is about the max capacity for my truck and I plan on keeping the loads close to that in the future.
1,500 lbs is about the max capacity for my truck and I plan on keeping the loads close to that in the future.
#7
With the big tires it doesn't look too bad. I once loaded my previous F150 with a bunch of tile, grout and mortar. I have no idea how much weight it was and I kept telling my Dad, ok that's enough we can make another trip. He just kept telling the guys to put it all on and when they were done the entire top of the rear tires were under the fender. That was not smart, but it was just a couple of miles and drove really slow. Didn't have any problems afterwards.
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#8
Originally Posted by CPerry
Yes, the stock suspension is little on the soft side. The tow option included "heavy duty" shocks and I have had close to a ton in the bed several times. It sagged a little but handled the weight fine. After unloading the 3,000 lbs of gravel, the truck drives and handles great. It has 35,000 miles and I'll probably replace all 4 shocks this summer with Monroe's or Rancho's because I prefer a stiffer ride.
1,500 lbs is about the max capacity for my truck and I plan on keeping the loads close to that in the future.
1,500 lbs is about the max capacity for my truck and I plan on keeping the loads close to that in the future.
John
99 f-150 ext. cab(83k)
rear steel buper..grilleguard w/4 KC lights
tool box..bed linner
dual exaust..K&N air intake...
#10
Originally Posted by CPerry
John,
I have heard that Bilsteins are very good and will price them as well as Monroes. How much did you pay for yours?
I have heard that Bilsteins are very good and will price them as well as Monroes. How much did you pay for yours?
John
99 f-150 ext. cab
rear steel buper..grilleguard w/4 KC lights
tool box..bed linner
dual exaust..K&N air intake...
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#13
Originally Posted by billywr01
John,
Was that amount (Bilstien = $280) a shop install or a self install?
Was that amount (Bilstien = $280) a shop install or a self install?
John
99 f-150 ext. cab(83k)
rear steel buper..grilleguard w/4 KC lights
tool box..bed linner
dual exaust..K&N air intake...
#14
Yes it appears they are a little costly, but I am a firm believer that you get what you pay for. I still have the factory Ranchos on my truck and they are still doing ok, I just like planning out for future replacements. Thanks for the info and I will check that site.
Billy
2002 F-150 S/C FX4 lariat 5.4L V8
Billy
2002 F-150 S/C FX4 lariat 5.4L V8
Last edited by billywr01; 03-15-2005 at 03:08 PM.
#15
This is the best value I've ever seen. Saw it on "Trucks" on Spike TV a while back. Easy install too.
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