FernieHawk
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So I posted some info on ‘Rowdy’s’ thread https://www.snowandmud.com/tow-vehicles-rvs-trailers-accessories-them-77/diesel-vs-gas-79564.html
My comment in that thread stated I had just purchased a 2011 F150 4x4 Regular Cab with a 5.0 liter, 8’ bed and the Heavy Duty Payload and towing package. I also stated I was planning to put a Truck Boss deck on my truck and carry two sleds legally.
A couple of people seemed to think my comment didn’t have much merit, so instead of high jacking Rowdy’s thread, I started a new one…what the hell, lets see what people think.
The Specs on the truck are as follows:
GVWR = 8,200 lbs
Front GAWR = 4,050 lbs
Rear GAWR = 4,800 lbs
Payload = 2,708 lbs
The Heavy Duty Payload and towing equipment on this truck include: 50% thicker frame rails; 17" 7-lug aluminum wheels; LT245/75R17E BSW all-terrain tires; Heavy-duty shock absorbers; upgraded springs and radiator; auxiliary transmission oil cooler; rear axle with 9.75" gear set; Select Shift Automatic Transmission with a 3.73 limited-slip gear ratio.
I weighed my truck today on a BC government certified scale and this is what the numbers came out to with a full tank of fuel (225 lbs for 136 liters) and myself at the wheel (190 lbs).
Total truck weight = 5,600 lbs…I still have 2,600 lbs to max GVWR.
Front axle weight = 3,260 lbs…I still have up to 790 lbs available for the front.
Rear axle weight = 2,340 lbs…I still have up to 2,460 lbs available for the rear.
The additional payload to be added is one person @ 200 lbs, one Truck Boss deck @ 350 lbs and two sleds totaling 1,100 lbs. This all adds up to an additional 1,650 lbs of payload and since I have 2,600 available it should mean I have 950 lbs wiggle room for extra fuel, gear, beer and tools.
I’m not sure how the additional weight will be spread out over the front and rear axles, but I’m thinking I should be good to go…I have a thick skin, so all you ¾ and 1 ton guys can flame away if you like. Its not my first truck and I don’t play favorites…I’ve owned a 1 ton, a ¾ ton, a ½ ton and yes, even a ¼ ton…it did have a 4.0 liter in it at least.:d
My comment in that thread stated I had just purchased a 2011 F150 4x4 Regular Cab with a 5.0 liter, 8’ bed and the Heavy Duty Payload and towing package. I also stated I was planning to put a Truck Boss deck on my truck and carry two sleds legally.
A couple of people seemed to think my comment didn’t have much merit, so instead of high jacking Rowdy’s thread, I started a new one…what the hell, lets see what people think.
The Specs on the truck are as follows:
GVWR = 8,200 lbs
Front GAWR = 4,050 lbs
Rear GAWR = 4,800 lbs
Payload = 2,708 lbs
The Heavy Duty Payload and towing equipment on this truck include: 50% thicker frame rails; 17" 7-lug aluminum wheels; LT245/75R17E BSW all-terrain tires; Heavy-duty shock absorbers; upgraded springs and radiator; auxiliary transmission oil cooler; rear axle with 9.75" gear set; Select Shift Automatic Transmission with a 3.73 limited-slip gear ratio.
I weighed my truck today on a BC government certified scale and this is what the numbers came out to with a full tank of fuel (225 lbs for 136 liters) and myself at the wheel (190 lbs).
Total truck weight = 5,600 lbs…I still have 2,600 lbs to max GVWR.
Front axle weight = 3,260 lbs…I still have up to 790 lbs available for the front.
Rear axle weight = 2,340 lbs…I still have up to 2,460 lbs available for the rear.
The additional payload to be added is one person @ 200 lbs, one Truck Boss deck @ 350 lbs and two sleds totaling 1,100 lbs. This all adds up to an additional 1,650 lbs of payload and since I have 2,600 available it should mean I have 950 lbs wiggle room for extra fuel, gear, beer and tools.
I’m not sure how the additional weight will be spread out over the front and rear axles, but I’m thinking I should be good to go…I have a thick skin, so all you ¾ and 1 ton guys can flame away if you like. Its not my first truck and I don’t play favorites…I’ve owned a 1 ton, a ¾ ton, a ½ ton and yes, even a ¼ ton…it did have a 4.0 liter in it at least.:d
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