This might seem like a stupid question but I was wondering if you could get the 7700 payload group as an aftermarket option by Ford dealers. Also do the rear springs look alot more beefed up then regular sized F-150? If anyone has pictures of there trucks with 7700 payload group could you please post them. Thanks

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2001 F-150 5.4L trition,
Regular cab with 8' bed
XLT with Black Clearcoat
4x4 3.55 limited slip
factory cab steps
class III tow package

 

It has brake, frame, suspension, wheels, etc. upgrades and is not likely to be an aftermarket product.

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2000 F-150 XL, RC, LB, 5.4L, 4R70W, 3.55LS,
Class III tow, Payload #3, & Convenience pkgs.,
4-wheel disc/ABS, Chestnut/Parchment 40/60,
Ford bedliner w/Paintsaver & gas/wheel/spare locks,
K&N F.I.P.K. w/Outwears pre-filter, Superchip,
Dynomax ultra-flow welded 3" cat-back w/ 3" Y-pipe,
Hellwig front & rear anti-sway bars, Rancho RS 9000s,
Mobil 1, K&N oil filter.

 

Honestly, it's probably not worth the extra $$. The F250 LD and F150 (7700) have more leaf springs, the 4R100 trans., 3.73 axle, those stupid 7 lug wheels, and worse gas mileage. I'm not sure about the brakes or stiffer frame.
If you want to stiffen the rear, I suggest maybe some new shocks, extra leaf springs and Hellwig sway bar.
I'll try to get a pic tomorrow.

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1999 F250 LD S/C XLT 4x4
5.4L, 3.73, 4R100 trans.
Flowmaster 40 "DF" series, K&N, Superchip, WMS Velocity Tube, Rancho RSX shocks, Hellwig rear swaybar, Stull billet grille, 2-PIAA Pro80XT's (120W), 2-KC Daylighters (150W)
265/70 R17 BFG AT KO's on 17x8 American Racing Atlas rims
Kenwood 7007 CD, Alpine 3342 Signal Processor, Alpine MRV-F353 5Ch. Amp, Pioneer TS-A6865 3-way speakers, MTX Thunderforms. CompuStar alarm/autostart. On the way: Performance Accessories 3" body lift, 33/12.5/17 ProComps, GSP grille guard or PIAA airdam.

 

What if I got leafs beefed up to 3/4 ton. Would my frame be able to hold that much weight?

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2001 F-150 5.4L trition,
Regular cab with 8' bed
XLT with Black Clearcoat
4x4 3.55 limited slip
factory cab steps
class III tow package

 

Not exactly an answer to your question, but pertinent nonetheless.

No matter what you do physically to your truck, it's GVWR will still be whatever Ford said it is. Legally, exceeding the weight rating is bad. If you need "more" truck, it's my recommendation that you buy a bigger truck. It'd probably be cheaper than piecing one together anyway- especially if you were in some kind of accident while "overloaded". Just a thought.

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1997 4x4 Expedition- 4.6L, true dual exhaust w/Ravin DI/DO, K&N air filter, SuperChip, airbox mods, Edelbrock shocks, 285/75R16 BFG ATs, 2000 F150 "XLT" wheels, 4.10 gears, Auburn LS, Clarion In-dash CD player, Smitty Bilt push bars and nerf bars.

2000 4x4 F250 SD XLT SuperCab SWB- 6.8L, Offroad Pkg, Camper Pkg, 4.30LS, Tape & CD player, Remote Keyless Entry, Sliding back glass, tinted windows, 265/75R16 OWL tires, Smittybilt nerf bars & Line-X bedliner.

NoMo's site

 

I added an extra leaf to my f-150. I have a 98 and feel that these trucks are beggining to be more of a family vehicle than a TRUCK. The only reason I added the leaf was to cure the problem of having the truck squat when I added my cap and towed a trailer. I hate that look. Like noted before, just because I added the leaf, it doesn't mean I can put more weight in it. But, when I have 1500 pounds in the back of my truck now, it sits level, and not down in the rear.

 

I haven't gotten my truck yet but know that the GVWR is 6300. Im not sure what my payload cap is but I would think like 1500 to 1800 lbs? I think its Payload group 3# but not positive? Hey by adding one leaf did it cause your truck to look a little awkard in rear?

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2001 F-150 5.4L trition,
Regular cab with 8' bed
XLT with Black Clearcoat
4x4 3.55 limited slip
factory cab steps
class III tow package

 

The 5.4 came with a payload package on the 2000 truck rated at GVWR-6050,payload-2020. Mine had GVWR-6600,payload-2385. Both of these puts your payload at over 3/4 of a ton. At the very least, there are several available springs from Ford or the aftermarket.

 

WHAT IS THE WEIGHT OF AN F150 EXTCAB 4X4 SHORTBOX WITH THE 7700 PAYLOAD AND WITHOUT THE 7700 PAYLOAD?

 

5550 pounds with a famine-resistant driver and full tank of gas.

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Y2K™ Jim - N8JG@Hotmail.com

Toreador Red, Keyless XLT SC SB 5.4L E4x4 4wDisc/ABS, 3.73LS, Skid, HD 7700# Towing, LT-245's on Chrome, Tube-Steps, Captain's, 6CD, Tonneau, named: "Nick"

 

Mee too!

 

Yeah I seen the brochure and it says heavy duty frame bla bla bla. Anyways do you have a picture of your truck? I would like to see what your truck looks like with 7700 payload group thanks.

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2001 F-150 5.4L trition,
Regular cab with 8' bed
XLT with Black Clearcoat
4x4 3.55 limited slip
factory cab steps
class III tow package

 

No pics, but it looks like any other F-150 except the steel chrome 7 lug wheels and the camper on back.

 

Dave, have you ever looked at the Ford brochure on the 7700 payload package? If you haven't you need to! About the only thing thats the same of an F-150 is the body, the rest is pure F-250 spec! It discribes what you get. www.ford-trucks.com has a spot where you can pull all the #'s you need for the F-150.

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Badd Andy

2001 Toreador
F-150 Supercab XLT
7700lb, 5.4L, 4R100
Tow Packg, 3.73
Foglite mod
Headlites Relayed
A/C cutout switch
RS 9000's all around
Bug & Wind deflectors
Lund Premier Tonneau
Short rubber antena
98 ANGLER 8.6 Camper
95 Windstar w/replaced head gasket
97 Susuki Bandit 1200
87 Yamaha XT-350

 

Be weired I think you are refering to the truck sitting to high in the rear right? When I take my cap off, doesn't happen to often, and empty the rear of the truck, it does look a little funny. Without the cap or weight in the bed of the truck, I would guess it is about 2 1/2" higher in the rear. With my cap and 500 pounds in the rear, it sits about 1" higher. If you are not going to be putting any weight that will stay in the truck, I don't know if adding a leaf is the way to go. You will also notice that the "ride" of the truck will become more TRUCK like. Its all personal decisions.