can it handle it????

[topgunlandscaping]

I have a 93 f-250 gvw 8800# the rear springs are 5 leafs. the question I have is if i put a v-box (2 yard) and load it with a ton of salt or so will it be ok . I have put 4000 pounds in before and it droped about 1/2". Should i get timbrens will that take away any worrys i have? or should i get air bags?

[wyldman]

It will hold it,just don't heap the salt on or you will be way overloaded.

Timbrens are the quick and easy solution,but it will ride stiffer,and still squat some in the back.

Airbags are more expensive and harder to install,but give you the adjustablilty to keep the truck level.The DOT is less likely to hassle you if the truck is sitting nice and level.

[Pelican]

Your truck should weigh about 5600 gas, about 5900 diesel by itself. The V-box weighs about 1000 pounds plus your 1 ton of salt will be 3000 lbs. You'll be right at or just over your GVWR without a plow.

Timbrens would definately help, air bags are a bit better because they're adjustable. Make sure you've got the full floating rear end in the truck, there were some F-250's that came without. Make sure your tires are inflated to full sidewall pressure.

Will this end your worries? It all depends on your driving habits. If you drive like a cowboy over bumps and around curves, you'll still have problems.

[topgunlandscaping]

i drive like a a oldman on his way to sunday church when im loaded down, maybee thats why it takes me so long to get my 6 accounts done, but i would rather be safe then sorry

[topgunlandscaping]

also how do i know if i have a full floating rear end?

[Pelican]

When you look at the rear wheel, if the axle is sticking through the wheel about 5", it's a full floater.

If the axle is flush behind the wheel, it's not.

[topgunlandscaping]

so if it looks like it has hubs like the frt does its a full floating axle

[Pelican]

Yes, that's correct. That would be a much heavier axle than the light duty version. I don't recall the GVWR of the lighter F-250 to say which it should be. The full floater will take an overload much better than a non version.

[topgunlandscaping]

rock on:)