Why are these trucks so heavy

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Mar 4, 2013 | 11:25 PM

00f1505.4L

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Why are these trucks so heavy

I noticed that my 2000 f150 weighs 7700lb but my papaws super crew 2009 weighs 7100lb wtf makes mine heavier

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.

Mar 4, 2013 | 11:32 PM

00f1505.4L

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It's got to be something these trucks are heavy

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

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.

Mar 4, 2013 | 11:37 PM

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do the new supercrews have fiberglass beds?

Mar 4, 2013 | 11:38 PM

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do the new supercrews have fiberglass beds?

Yes

Why are these trucks so heavy

Why are these trucks so heavy

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