Max safe weight on IFS?

[thegoat4]

What's the most weight my IFS can support before I need to explore other options like a solid axle? Is the max weight different between 2wd and 4wd?

Yeah, I know, nobody likes IFS, but if I can stick with what I've got I intend to.

 

[Beanmachine7000]

Look in your manual at your GAWR...

 

[thegoat4]

I don't know if that is downgraded arbitrarily, though. You know, like Ford downgrades GCVW for stick shifts. I'm wondering if anyone has found some other documentation that specs the physical upper limit for that suspension.

 

[Beanmachine7000]

That would be the "legal" upper limit... Meaning you "could" open yourself up to a legal attack if you, for instance, rear-ended someone...

 

[Will]

This is from Ford's Body Builder Guide. It's the book for people that want to make commercial/recreational vehicles out of Fords.

 

[thegoat4]

This is from Ford's Body Builder Guide. It's the book for people that want to make commercial/recreational vehicles out of Fords.

Perfect. Thanks!