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What's the difference?

Hi. I've got a dumb question for the group. I own a '95 Ext cab F-250 PSD

4x4 with the XLT pkg. My brother just bought a '97 Ext cab F-250 PSD 4x4 "Heavy Duty"...

What makes the distinction between rgular F-250, and F-250 Heavy Duty? Is it spring rates, shocks, bigger axels, a combination, what? They appear identical parked side by side as far as ride height, ground clearance, springs and shocks "look" the same... Can anyone tell me what makes his a Heavy Duty, besides the fact that it says so in the side of the truck? Any info is appreciated, TIA.

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websurfer
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tom

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Robert Francis

What gave the one an extra 2200 pounds of weight? Just curious, SC Tom

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SC Tom

Never mind, I was thinking of curb weight. Duh! SC Tom

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SC Tom

Your brother has a better truck than you , admit it , he always has better stuff than you , always has , always will . Get over it , live with it . He is better than you .

Noddy

Disclaimer ; This is meant as a Joke .

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noddy

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Dave Lee

Several things can make a difference in the GVW rating. Things like brakes, axle bearings, number of spring leaves, size of the U joints, etc. A lot of thngs have to be taken into consideration. Park them side by side and begin by counting the number of leaves in the rear springs.

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Ernie Sparks

light duty has dana 70 axle...you can remove drums with out pulling axles....h.d. has dana 60 axles...also light duty has 5/16 springs..h.d. has

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Bert & Sid

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