I am looking for any information I can geton the f150 with 7700 payload package? I do not really tow anything but I do haul loads of topsoil and No. 2 stone occasionaly, I use the trucks for work and everyday. I own a 2001 f-150 4x2 regular cab with 4.2 v6, am thinking about upgrading to 2002 f150 with 7700 payload package. Figuring a yard of topsoil weigh 2500 pounds, Am i going overboard with the 7700 payload package, or does it sound right. Also does it have bigger rotors and pads, and are the parts stocked or special ordered? I have also thought about adding a helper spring on to my current truck. Any information would be greatly appreciated?

 

the 7700 is formerly known as the F250 Light Duty.

As far as I know, it simply has more suspension to it. All the other components are the same as the regular payload F150.

I can see Ford doing this to differentiate between an F150 that needs a little more spring and someone who truly needs a 3/4 Super Duty.

 

It's not quite that simple.

A typical 7700 SC 4x4 with tank of gas and driver weighs around 5555 pounds.

You would think that leaves 2145 pounds for passenger and load -- BUT, if you follow Ford's specification -- it works out to be 1,360 pounds capacity in the truck.

 

I say get the 7700 package truck and put the helper springs on it that should give you what you need.

 

Of course you could always to upgradse to a SuperDuty F250. It doesnt actualy cost much more to go from a 7700# to a SD250. Go to Fords website to do a cost compare.

With the 250, you also have a number of new engine choices (V10 and diesel).

Sorry if I offend any other owners, but these days the F150 is a soccer mom vehicle. Ford and Chev have made the 1/2 tons more like a car. Just look at the car like rides, the engines derived from a Minivan (4.2) and a front drive Loncoln (4.6). The heavy duty Fords and Chevs are the real work trucks these days with eh 1/2 ons for recreational use.

 

Buying a 7700 is like buying a Lariat -- if you don't plan on keeping it forever, you're gonna take a bath on price when you sell it -- since every other F-150 on the planet will be priced less than yours -- and everyone will want yours at the lowball price.

 

I agree with Y2K...

Considering that the 7700 is an option for the F-150, think about how little you truely get for resale value from an option. Now if the cost is even close to the same, then I would strongly consider the F-250. There are some sacrifaces there though...

Namely you said that this is also an everyday truck. I've never owned an F-250, but I would imagine that the ride is notably rougher than that of the 150. Just my $0.02.

Here is what I priced out when comparing the two:

F-150 w/ 7700

Cab: Regular Cab
Drive: 4X2
Body: Styleside
Box: 8'
Series: XLT

Engine: 5.4L EFI V8
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic Transmission with Overdrive (7700 Payload)

Packages
- XL Convenience Group
- 7700 Lb. Plus Payload Group B (V8)
- Class III Trailer Towing Group

Power
- 5.4L EFI V8
- 4-Speed Automatic Transmission with Overdrive (7700 Payload)
- 4.10 Axle Ratio, Limited Slip Rear

Exterior
- Black Clearcoat
- 16" 7-Lug Chrome Styled Steel Wheels
- LT245/75Rx16D BSW All-Season Tires (4X2)

Interior
- 40/60 Split Bench with Driver and Passenger Lumbar
- Dark Graphite
- Premium AM/FM Stereo/Clock/Single CD Player

Payload Package
- 3150-lbs Maximum Payload
- 7700-lbs GVWR



Came in at $26,300 MSRP

F-250 w/ 7700

Cab: SuperCab
Drive: 4X2
Box: 6-3/4'
Series: XLT

Engine: 5.4L EFI V8 Engine
Transmission: Electronic 4-Speed Automatic Transmission

Power
- 5.4L EFI V8 Engine
- Electronic 4-Speed Automatic Transmission
- 4.10 Axle Ratio, Limited Slip Rear
- Payload Package

Exterior
- Red Clearcoat
- 16" Chrome Steel Wheels
- LT235/85Rx16E BSW All-Season Tires

Interior
- Cloth 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat (SuperCab)
- Medium Flint
- Premium Electronic AM/FM Stereo w/Cassette/Single CD Player/Clock

Options
- Air Conditioning
- Chrome Rear Step Bumper
- Speed Control/Tilt Steering Wheel


Payload Package
- 3215-lbs Maximum Payload
- 8800-lbs GVWR




Came in at $28,815 MSRP



Bottom line - If I were looking at the 7700 option, I think I would consider getting the F-250.

 

Mine:

Base $25,715
Total before discounts $33,410
A/C discount -$805
4W ABS discount -$375

Total MSRP $32,230

Bought on (first-tier supplier) 'X Plan' with additional negotiated discount and 5.9% Ford financing.

Still cost a bunch -- but is a very satisfying truck!

If the head doesn't spring a leak; or the pistons don't slap themselves on their face; or if the plugs don't blow out; or if the plugs don't come out; or if the tranny doesn't shake apart -- then I'll keep it for 10-15 years (ran my Suburban Diesel for 14 years to approx. 175,000 miles).

When I get around to it, I'm planning on exchanging the 7700 badges for F-250 badges (any part numbers???) since nobody other than members of this board have a clue as to WTF a 7700 is -- but everyone knows that an F-250 is better than an F-150 . -- whether it's true or not.

 

hey yall im new here but i have a 2002 F-150 7700 4x4 and i love it it pulls and halls anything i want it to do i have no problem with it i pull campers and cars with it and some farm equipment a lot and never sits down in the back

 

the 7700 has a wider leaf spring ( in rear) and there for more able to work plus it has bigger brakes thats what a ford mechanic told me so for the diff in price and ride i would go with the f250 the 7700 rides a little softer but not so much you will notice ether way for every day use like out on the town or off to work and for tow thousand and some change you would get the resale value just stay away from the post 7.3 diesel (its junk!) you can get a v10 or even a 5.4 but not to keen on the mpg of the 5.4 but thats just a thought

 

My buddy's dad has a 5.4 f-250 and it only gets about 12mpg at best.

OP, Since you are planning on hauling quite often i would go with a diesel f-250. It will last longer under these conditions plus re-sale is higher!
Just make sure you get a 7.3 or maybe even the newer 6.4, But stay away from the 6.0's you are just asking for trouble!