rruff
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I'd probably make sure you don't exceed axle ratings.
I’m rated for 1600 with my Tundra, we have 2200 with no issues now, we did extra springs, air bags, sway bar and E rated tires, everything is perfect nowVic Harder said:I think the OP is saying he has a newish 1/2T F-150, and is not interested in selling it. So, advice like Squatch's is right on. To summarize:
1) E-rated tires
2) Beefed up springs and/or Air bags
3) Keep it light
4) Sway bars
5) Different brake pads
6) Keep it light
7) Weigh before and after
8) Keep it light
I recall seeing that separating the air bags helped a lot, but I missed what you did since then to get it to "perfect"?ottorogers said:I’m rated for 1600 with my Tundra, we have 2200 with no issues now, we did extra springs, air bags, sway bar and E rated tires, everything is perfect now
yes separating the airbags DID helpVic Harder said:I recall seeing that separating the air bags helped a lot, but I missed what you did since then to get it to "perfect"?
Vic
I have the RAM 1500 EcoDiesel with an Eagle and get about the same mileage as Buckland and love it for the torque as Buckland does on his Colorado. Can't beat diesel for the power.buckland said:I am a little biased as I have one and love it. Mini Diesel Colorado. 7000 lb towing. 396 ft lbs torque. Me and my eagle 12000 trip over 20mpg
i agree with this adviseVic Harder said:+1 "Just make sure you can stop." And I will add the following:
1) How do you know you can stop? Have you tested it? Have you taken your fully loaded rig out on the kinds of roads you drive on and tried a panic stop under controlled (and safe) conditions?
2) It helps to be mechanically inclined to keep costs down, but I strongly recommend what David says above - that your brakes should receive loving care at least every two years. When I take my car to the track for some fast driving in controlled conditions, the organizers insist on a brake fluid change within the last 6 months!! As a rule of thumb, if your brake fluid is not clear or it has been longer than two years since a full flush, do it now.
Thanks. I was wondering since I asked when I got the truck. They said they were E rated since I ordered the payload package. Live and learn.Squatch said:TM you probably have c rated LT tires on a 1/2 ton. E's don't usually happen stock till 3/4 ton or more. Most 1/2 tons these days come with P metric passenger tires. If they don't say LT as part of the tire size that's what they are. Going up to E's will make a huge difference in sway.