Re: [A/S] Digest Number 2914

["Matt Worner" <wornmatt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

<snip>> Actually, according to Ford, the only suspension difference 
between F250 and 
> F350 trucks is the Front Springs.  

Muy Interesante.  Does that include the diesel engined models viz 
gassers?  I've been told that the diesel engine is anywhere from 400 
to 800 pounds heavier (depending on the version of story you listen 
to) but have not investigated deeply.

Options can change a lot of other stuff 
> though.  On an F350, you can optionally get a heavier front 
differential 
> (Dana 9.5 instead of the stock Dana 9.0), and dual rear wheels, 
which would 
> then add a beefier rear suspension and would also change the 
differential.

Not to mention the load carrying capacity.  Duallys (in the 2000 
model year) have a 450# (IIRC) lower load rating.  I presume that is 
due to the extra weight of the additional wheels and "deep dish" 
front hubs et. al.  The rear GAWR goes up, but the overall GVWR and 
presumably GCWR stay the same.  Assuming the GCWR doesn't change 
that means that a dually looses an equivalent amount of weight 
capacity for the trailer, as well. 

Also those dually fenders jump out and try to destroy phone poles 
and stuff, usally to their own detriment.  ;^)>
 
> But stock - just the front springs.

Go figure!
 
Matt
Great Southwest USA