F-150 hd??
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F-150 hd??
Anyone know exactly what the difference is between a regular F-150 & a F-150 HD or Heavy Half as they used to be called.
I know they have the better tranny, 4:10 gears, better suspension etc.
I'm looking for a detailed list if anyone has one.
Basically what I'm doing is making my 07 Screw a dedicated Tow Vehicle.
If it feasable, I'll mod my truck a little at a time. Thanks Lee
I know they have the better tranny, 4:10 gears, better suspension etc.
I'm looking for a detailed list if anyone has one.
Basically what I'm doing is making my 07 Screw a dedicated Tow Vehicle.
If it feasable, I'll mod my truck a little at a time. Thanks Lee
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Anyone know exactly what the difference is between a regular F-150 & a F-150 HD or Heavy Half as they used to be called.
I know they have the better tranny, 4:10 gears, better suspension etc.
I'm looking for a detailed list if anyone has one.
Basically what I'm doing is making my 07 Screw a dedicated Tow Vehicle.
If it feasable, I'll mod my truck a little at a time. Thanks Lee
I know they have the better tranny, 4:10 gears, better suspension etc.
I'm looking for a detailed list if anyone has one.
Basically what I'm doing is making my 07 Screw a dedicated Tow Vehicle.
If it feasable, I'll mod my truck a little at a time. Thanks Lee
Sterling 10.25" rear diff
8' box
7-lug wheels ( steel)
extra engine/tranny cooling ( I think)
beefier rear suspension ( extra leafs I think)
different spring rates f/r
larger alt
HD shocks
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...all I can think of fer now lol
MGD
Last edited by MGDfan; 09-06-2010 at 12:12 AM.
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Like glc says, no amount of modding will increase your trucks weight rating (GVWR). Ford specifies this and notes in on the door label. In the eyes of the DOT that's all you get. If your crew is a 4x4, your good for 6500 to 8200, depending on engine and gearing. Numbers are a little higher if it's a 4x2.
Ford didn't offer a F150 HD payload package until 2000. They did offer a light duty F250 which became the F150-7700#. Ford did and continues to offer the HD payload package in the 04 - present F150's. The package rating went up to 8200 in 2004 with the new body style. The 2011 also has the HD package and weight reating is still at 8200#'s.
MGD's list pretty much hits the bulk of what's different. Except they HD package trucks do have frames made from thicker gauge steel.
So, what are you looking to tow?
Ford didn't offer a F150 HD payload package until 2000. They did offer a light duty F250 which became the F150-7700#. Ford did and continues to offer the HD payload package in the 04 - present F150's. The package rating went up to 8200 in 2004 with the new body style. The 2011 also has the HD package and weight reating is still at 8200#'s.
MGD's list pretty much hits the bulk of what's different. Except they HD package trucks do have frames made from thicker gauge steel.
So, what are you looking to tow?
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The spec on my 08
Ford F150 XLT Supercrew,8 Foot bed 163" wheelbase.
Extra's Heavy Duty package inc
5.4L v8(13-17mpg)
Heavy duty battery 72 Amp
Lt 245/70R x17D BSW All Terain tries
10.5 gear set with 4.10 rear axle
17" 7 lug wheels
upgraded Springs
upgraded Radiator and Auxiliary Transmission oil cooler
Heavy Duty shock absorbers and frame
2700Ibs payload
8200Ibs GVWR
Ford F150 XLT Supercrew,8 Foot bed 163" wheelbase.
Extra's Heavy Duty package inc
5.4L v8(13-17mpg)
Heavy duty battery 72 Amp
Lt 245/70R x17D BSW All Terain tries
10.5 gear set with 4.10 rear axle
17" 7 lug wheels
upgraded Springs
upgraded Radiator and Auxiliary Transmission oil cooler
Heavy Duty shock absorbers and frame
2700Ibs payload
8200Ibs GVWR
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Thanks Guys, mainly I was interested in the tranny.
I had been told that the HD had a better tranny than the stock rigs.
Yes, I know I can't change the weight rating on my door.
No, I'm not a retard & trying to pull 10K with a half ton truck.
I've got a 7K lbs. loaded TT that I haul every other weekend to go camping. My truck tows it pretty well, but steep grades really put it under a strain, so I'm always looking for something to help it out a bit.
Thanks Lee
I had been told that the HD had a better tranny than the stock rigs.
Yes, I know I can't change the weight rating on my door.
No, I'm not a retard & trying to pull 10K with a half ton truck.
I've got a 7K lbs. loaded TT that I haul every other weekend to go camping. My truck tows it pretty well, but steep grades really put it under a strain, so I'm always looking for something to help it out a bit.
Thanks Lee
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I had been told that the HD had a better tranny than the stock rigs.
My truck tows it pretty well, but steep grades really put it under a strain
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I have a '07 HD. I confirm all of the above statements, except I dont know about a beefier Alternator.
Mainly: .15 thick frame rails, 4.10 Sterling rear end, trans cooler (super cooling).
I 'd recommend a factory tech separator plate. A common factory trick to get a larger towing capacity, is to slip the primary and secondary bands. My '03 was set-up that way, and its trans went just before warranty.
Get the trans to 'lock out' in every gear, then work on motor torque.
Mainly: .15 thick frame rails, 4.10 Sterling rear end, trans cooler (super cooling).
I 'd recommend a factory tech separator plate. A common factory trick to get a larger towing capacity, is to slip the primary and secondary bands. My '03 was set-up that way, and its trans went just before warranty.
Get the trans to 'lock out' in every gear, then work on motor torque.
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Mine is the 2007 "8200 package" and the owners manual in the glove box states that max total trailer weight for my configuration is 9300 lbs.
Copied from spec sheet:
"optional Heavy Duty Payload Package requires the 5.4L 3V V-8 engine and also includes Super Engine Cooling, 9-channel oil-to-air auxiliary transmission oil
cooler, frame upgrade (.150 rail thickness) and 4.10 axle ratio."
Copied from spec sheet:
"optional Heavy Duty Payload Package requires the 5.4L 3V V-8 engine and also includes Super Engine Cooling, 9-channel oil-to-air auxiliary transmission oil
cooler, frame upgrade (.150 rail thickness) and 4.10 axle ratio."