What does the HDPP include
10-23-2018, 03:16 PM
#41
Just a thought... The XLT Scab I had first ordered had a payload of 1751#. Since Ford screwed up and I refused the truck I got a do-over with a Screw HDPP. It was about a $1000 difference in MSRP. I gave up a few things to get the HDPP but I'm in a better place towing with 2461# payload. I made out better total cost with the rebates and incentives I got the second time. I did lean on Ford because of their screw up and got two PCOs. A Limited or Platinum do not interest me.
Mike
10-23-2018, 04:07 PM
#42
Senior Member
10-23-2018, 09:35 PM
#44
Flaccid Member
10-23-2018, 11:44 PM
#45
I wait for deals. I got the front 5100s from another member here that decided not to install them. The Hellwig I got from an Amazon warehouse deal as “used,” but it had clearly never been removed from the box. I actually got the rear 5100s from a site sponsor, but they gave me a killer deal. Nothing beats the eBay “new old stock” front and rear bumpers I got, though. I’m almost ashamed to tell you what I paid for those.
The point is, though, unless you’re really pushing your payload, the money you throw at a HDPP can be better used elsewhere without sacrificing capability.
10-23-2018, 11:48 PM
#46
10-24-2018, 12:04 AM
#48
Tell me where it is they hassle 1 ton and lesser trucks. I will stay out of there.
10-24-2018, 06:03 AM
#49
Flaccid Member
Thanks--but if you add up the MSRPs of the items I listed, you'll still come in way under the expense of the heavy duty payload package. HDPP adds a 10% thicker frame (I'd like to see verified weight ratings), a 6.7% stronger rear axle, and some slightly higher numbers on the payload sticker. That's great if you need that few extra pounds of rated capacity, but if you do, you're also limited to a very narrow set of truck configurations.
10-24-2018, 07:55 AM
#50
My XLT 302a had a rear axle of 4000. My lariat HDPP is 4800.