Why are these trucks so heavy
Persoanally it's hard to believe on the weight y'all are saying.
I read a post earlier of someone saying their 4x4 ex-cab was 4,800lbs...
Considering my Harley weighs 4,900lbs with me in it and I've deleted a lot of s h I t, and I was weighed on a cat scale.
And most lightnings weigh 4,800-5,200lbs... From what I've seen.
I'd love to see proof, and not hear say from anyone...
I read a post earlier of someone saying their 4x4 ex-cab was 4,800lbs...
Considering my Harley weighs 4,900lbs with me in it and I've deleted a lot of s h I t, and I was weighed on a cat scale.
And most lightnings weigh 4,800-5,200lbs... From what I've seen.
I'd love to see proof, and not hear say from anyone...
Maybe so, I just want to see proof, anything else doesn't have much meaning to me. I've seen too many trucks actually weighed... To be honest ive seen ford having crazy things going on, from all actuality. Just saying, not trying to be a d I c k! Just straight up.
I understand 4r100 vs 4r70
Then there's 4x4 vs 2x4, that's an extra transfercase/d-s/and front end.
I'd like to see, single cab 6 or v8 2x4 and 4x4
Same with ex-cab and screw. Just for comparisons...
I plan on having my ex-cab in the low 6,000's but that has no real reason for info at all.
I understand 4r100 vs 4r70
Then there's 4x4 vs 2x4, that's an extra transfercase/d-s/and front end.
I'd like to see, single cab 6 or v8 2x4 and 4x4
Same with ex-cab and screw. Just for comparisons...
I plan on having my ex-cab in the low 6,000's but that has no real reason for info at all.
Maybe so, I just want to see proof, anything else doesn't have much meaning to me. I've seen too many trucks actually weighed... To be honest ive seen ford having crazy things going on, from all actuality. Just saying, not trying to be a d I c k! Just straight up.
I understand 4r100 vs 4r70
Then there's 4x4 vs 2x4, that's an extra transfercase/d-s/and front end.
I'd like to see, single cab 6 or v8 2x4 and 4x4
Same with ex-cab and screw. Just for comparisons...
I plan on having my ex-cab in the low 6,000's but that has no real reason for info at all.
I understand 4r100 vs 4r70
Then there's 4x4 vs 2x4, that's an extra transfercase/d-s/and front end.
I'd like to see, single cab 6 or v8 2x4 and 4x4
Same with ex-cab and screw. Just for comparisons...
I plan on having my ex-cab in the low 6,000's but that has no real reason for info at all.
http://www.fordf150.net/specs/99ext.php#4WDXLT
I believe our hoods are aluminum as well. Or at least mine is anyway, a magnet doesn't stick to it. My in-laws had a 2000 expedition and the electrolysis paint system on the hood started flaking away causing it to look like rust, but not.
You guys are confusing the GVWR on the door sticker with curb weight. For example my 2005 screw has a GVWR of 7200 pounds but the actual curb weight is around 5800 pounds. The GVWR is how much your truck CAN weight including passengers and cargo. Subtract your curb weight from the GVWR and you have your payload rating. BTW, the newer (04+) trucks actually tend to be heavier then the previous gens due to the much stouter frame and more cab structure.

Plus, I don't think they must be so heavy, a lot of guys here are lifting their trucks. I tried, but could not budge the thing! It must weigh a ton!
Oh me, what's wrong with me today...
Last edited by iFord; Mar 5, 2013 at 10:19 AM. Reason: Edit
You guys are confusing the GVWR on the door sticker with curb weight. For example my 2005 screw has a GVWR of 7200 pounds but the actual curb weight is around 5800 pounds. The GVWR is how much your truck CAN weight including passengers and cargo. Subtract your curb weight from the GVWR and you have your payload rating. BTW, the newer (04+) trucks actually tend to be heavier then the previous gens due to the much stouter frame and more cab structure.
Also note: The newer model's have 6 speed auto's which can add weight even though their enginge (5.0 etc ) may be a tab bit smaller and have an aluminum block.











