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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 11:25 PM
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I noticed that my 2000 f150 weighs 7700lb but my papaws super crew 2009 weighs 7100lb wtf makes mine heavier
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 11:27 PM
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my guess would be all the metal involved in the torsion bars...just my guess tho.
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 11:32 PM
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It's got to be something these trucks are heavy
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 11:35 PM
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Heavier frame, transmission ..also the supercrew probably has a fiberglass bed which is lighter than yours
Scratch the frame an transmission part..I read the post wrong
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 11:36 PM
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The suspension on these is heavier and the body components are heavier as well. The newer F-150 hood is aluminum so that shaves some weight as well.
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do the new supercrews have fiberglass beds?
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by f1504L1F3
do the new supercrews have fiberglass beds?
Yes
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by f1504L1F3
do the new supercrews have fiberglass beds?
I don't think they do. I think the one on our 10 is metal. But mine is fiberglass
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 11:40 PM
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I did some research and the supercab like I have weighs more than the 2000 f150 super crew 😕
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 11:40 PM
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our years are fiberglass. I know that for sure haha
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