1/2 ton to 3/4 ton conversion?
#2
Senior Member
Not even close to practical. Actually its technically impossible. I don't care what mechanical mods/swaps you make, the door sticker dictates the legal load capacity of the truck. Even if you could somehow get the truck re-certified at a heavier rating, the cost of swapping components would exceed the value of the truck by a huge margin.
#5
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Okay. So it's not impossible just not legal lol. How would a person make a half ton heavier and bigger for easier towing without getting a whole different pickup?
#6
BAMF Club
Take your body off and put it onto a F250 frame and running gear.
The bigger trucks are engineered for higher towing and payload by the company. That includes the axles, suspension, transmission, cooling systems, and the frame.
The bigger trucks are engineered for higher towing and payload by the company. That includes the axles, suspension, transmission, cooling systems, and the frame.
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#7
Senior Member
Look at the construction of a 1/2 ton axle:
http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2...ch/diagram.gif
VS a 3/4 ton axle:
http://www.fordification.com/tech/im...llFloating.jpg
The construction is totally different.
You can change/add springs to make it stiffer. You may be able to find a heavier duty axle. But you cannot change the frame so you are limited.
http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2...ch/diagram.gif
VS a 3/4 ton axle:
http://www.fordification.com/tech/im...llFloating.jpg
The construction is totally different.
You can change/add springs to make it stiffer. You may be able to find a heavier duty axle. But you cannot change the frame so you are limited.
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#9
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You can do anything you like, assuming time and money are no factor. Over the years I've launched into a few endeavors where I blew WAY more money and effort on a project than it was worth, and ended up with something I couldn't begin to get anything back out of investment wise. If you have particular reasons for doing this, have at it. Its just not going to pencil out in the dollar department. Could be a fun project though.
#10
I've had 1/2 tons and 3/4 ton trucks. If you are pulling heavy all the time a 3/4-1 ton is the way to go. If you are pulling well within the 1/2ton range on a regular basis or pulling near the max of your 1/2 ton rating rarely then get air bags for the rear to compensate for the sag.
The super duty setups are amazing for doing heavy work but if you're like me and never really push that limit often then the cost and ride of a 1/2 ton are hard to beat. I love my F250 when I'm towing heavy (maybe 4-5 times a year) but I really prefer the 1/2 ton at any other time of year. The ride and simplicity are so much better. The lesson learned for me is the heavy running gear is only worth the money and discomfort if you need it.
As a side note my F250 is a really nice ride with 2 tons of gravel in the bed.
The super duty setups are amazing for doing heavy work but if you're like me and never really push that limit often then the cost and ride of a 1/2 ton are hard to beat. I love my F250 when I'm towing heavy (maybe 4-5 times a year) but I really prefer the 1/2 ton at any other time of year. The ride and simplicity are so much better. The lesson learned for me is the heavy running gear is only worth the money and discomfort if you need it.
As a side note my F250 is a really nice ride with 2 tons of gravel in the bed.