F250 towing capacity

[jlrsn]

I reread your truck description and if you have the V10 and hopefully a 6-Speed ZF Manual Transmission you might have a way to go. The 3.73 rear end is fine. I've had many Ford Diesels over the years including with the 4.10 rear end and you fuel mileage suffers with the 4.10. What are the axle weight ratings per your door label? What tires and wheels do you have?

I know that all states are not the same regarding Registering Trucks and it used to be commonplace to upgrade a truck. If it gets too much Dollar-wise and if you can get your hands on a low mileage 2000 F250 7.3L PSD with a 6-Speed ZF Transmission you have everything you need. The 99.5 and 2000 had the Forged Connecting Rods and many other features and are considered by many to be the best!

Give us all the data on your existing truck. The only difference between the F250 and SRW F350 are the rear spring spacers.
Jim

 

[Diamondpilot]

I do not get where you guys say the only difference is spacers? My F-350 has no spacers but has heavier leaf springs in the rear. I have not seen a factory F-350 with spacers in the last 10 years or so.

I agree his truck will do more but legally he is limited by his GCWR in most instances.


Chris

 

[jlrsn]

Chris,
I might have been misinformed regarding the Rear Spring Spacers as I when my brother went in to buy a new late 2003 SRW F350 6.0L PSD the service manager at the dealership told him and I that the only difference between the rear suspension of the F350 and F250 were the spacers and that the ride was much smoother in an F250 6.0L PSD. My brother later regretted buying the 6.0L due to constant engine and transmission problems.
Jim

 

[Diamondpilot]

I have both a F-250 and F-350 and can not tell any difference in the ride until its loaded down then the F-350 shines.

Chris

 

[dodge man]

I've noticed the tow rating of a lot of vehicles will change as the axle ratio changes. There is no other difference between the trucks in terms of hitches, transmissions, axles, springs etc. The higher numbered rear end is the only difference. My understanding is that the higher numbered rear end takes some of the shock off the driveline as you start out, there by increasing the tow rating. If it were me, and you are just a little bit over the tow rating of your truck and the only thing it would take to get you within the rating is the rear axle ratio, I wouldn't worry about it.

I'm not saying that it would be 100% legal, that may vary by state.

 

[Diamondpilot]

I've noticed the tow rating of a lot of vehicles will change as the axle ratio changes. There is no other difference between the trucks in terms of hitches, transmissions, axles, springs etc. The higher numbered rear end is the only difference. My understanding is that the higher numbered rear end takes some of the shock off the driveline as you start out, there by increasing the tow rating. If it were me, and you just a little bit over the tow rating of your truck and the only thing it would take to get you within the rating it the rear axle ratio, I wouldn't worry about it.

I'm not saying that it would be 100% legal, that may vary by state.

I agree 100%. We all know that the V10 is a very capable engine and its on a capable truck.

Chris