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All trucks I've seen with the Max Tow package have the 3 leaf rear suspension. I want to confirm if all trucks with the 3 leaf rear suspension have the upgraded rear axle. I thought they would but want to confirm, could explain why the 5.0 with max tow I was looking at only had 3800lb RAWR. It...

I wish that was the case as I could give up the 20" wheels but this truck (post #33) is almost the same, has the 20" wheel and it has the 4150lb rating. Only difference I can find is the 3.5L or possibly the FX4 package...

@solarity I may have found something to support your info. It is a Lariat, 5.0, 145"wb, 4x4, Max Tow Package and the RAWR is only 3800lb. I can't figure out why the rating wouldn't be increased to 4150lb. It has the triple leaf springs. I took a picture of the rear axle but I don't know how to...

Interesting, I have another truck reference to add to the list of data. I test drove this and the specs are very similar to what I am ordering except it is the 3.5L instead of the 5.0L and it has the 4150lb RAWR. Solarity, where could I access the Ford reference document you mentioned?

I'm ordering a Lariat, supercrew, 145wb, 5.0, FX4 for the purpose of towing a travel trailer. I know my biggest limiting factor will be payload in the truck. Trailers I'm looking at won't be more than 8000lbs loaded however the tongue weight could be 800-900lbs. I'm really wondering if I need...