I've been trying to research what people have through searches and it's not been easy.

So I'm trying the direct approach.

I'm wanting to know how Max Tow packages compare in axle ratings to the Standard tow.

So all 2009, 2010, and 2011 owners, please tell me what your axle ratings are for Screw 4WD trucks.

Please state your year, model, bed length, option packages, axle gearing, axle LS, open, or Locker, GVWR, payload (on tire loading sticker) and axle ratings.

It would be interesting because what I've seen that most 5.5' bed trucks are 3750 lbs Front axle and 3850 lbs rear axles on a standard tow. These are what mine has. However I've seen a few trucks that either have 3900 lbs front axle (5.5' bed) or a 4050 lbs rear axle (5.5') with the standard tow and standard 7200 lbs GVWR. I'm wondering if heavier options has Ford putting higher rated axles to accomidate the heavier options but without changing the 7200 GVWR.

I've seen the Max Tow package 5.5' bed trucks with a 3850 lbs front axle and a 4050 lbs rear axle while the 6.5' bed trucks keep their standard 3900 front axle but up the standard rear axle rating from 3850 lbs to 4050 lbs for the Max tow package.

Again, I've seen a couple 6.5' bed trucks that have the standard tow package and standard 7350 lbs GVWR have 3900 lbs front axle and a 4050 lbs rear axle but keep their 7350 lbs GVWR.

I'm just wondering if Ford has a method for their madness.

Also seems that the Max Tow Package GVWR doesn't follow the axle rating while GVWR goes up 450 lb to 500 lbs, the front axle stays the same and rear axle goes up only 200 lbs. , making no sense in how they get their bloated GVWR.

Just to post, I have a 2010 XLT Screw 4WD, 5.5' bed, with 3.55LS Axles and my front axle is 3750 lbs, rear axle is 3850 lbs, have sync, adjustable pedals, power drivers seat, originally the upgraded standard side mirrors, and chrome side steps. GVWR is 7200 lbs and my payload was 1430 lbs.

Thanks.

 

Come on guys, no one knows what axles they have.