Powerboost lift increase hauling capacity?

[BlackNight6.5]

I have a 23 Powerboost with on board scales. Was wondering if anyone knows if lifting it will affect the onboard scales also looking to increase hauling load capability.

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[Davexxxx]

I have a 23 Powerboost with on board scales. Was wondering if anyone knows if lifting it will affect the onboard scales also looking to increase hauling load capability.

Lifting it will affect the OB Scales. There may be a way to deal with that.

As for the other, you can put on different springs and 15 other things but unless you can find an outfitter who is licensed and willing to re-rate vehicles, there is no legal way to change what Ford says your truck can haul.

 

[Samson16]

If you add more weight than you take away it counts as payload. #7350 if I remember correctly, or #7400 for the newer models is the GVWR(the most the vehicle can weigh). Heavier tires, and heavier suspension components may help you handle the payload better, but they subtract from the amount you can take onboard.
If you are planning to go beyond the sticker then yes, there are things you can do that will help ??‍ , but I certainly am not qualified to comment. I planned on adding rear air bags and a rear sway bar to help with towing stability for example

 

[LCMM55]

If you add more weight than you take away it counts as payload. #7350 if I remember correctly, or #7400 for the newer models is the GVWR(the most the vehicle can weigh). Heavier tires, and heavier suspension components may help you handle the payload better, but they subtract from the amount you can take onboard.
If you are planning to go beyond the sticker then yes, there are things you can do that will help ??‍ , but I certainly am not qualified to comment. I planned on adding rear air bags and a rear sway bar to help with towing stability for example

I installed AIRLIFT airbags W/bump stops. Took me a couple of days, I'm 70, so I work slow. It really doesn't allow more payload, allows you to level out your truck with a load.

 

[Ricksc]

Nothing you will do can change hauling capacity unless you buy a bigger truck.

 

[eharri3]

You cannot increase its capacity, you can improve its ability to haul effectively at its rated capacity.

 

[Samson16]

I installed AIRLIFT airbags W/bump stops. Took me a couple of days, I'm 70, so I work slow. It really doesn't allow more payload, allows you to level out your truck with a load.

Doing that at 70 is awesome! I’m 59 and already move slowly ?.

I may not have been clear enough.

Adding suspension components or replacing factory components with heavy duty ones actually reduce your payload capacity by the weight difference of the new stuff.

If the whole factory sticker regime was rendered moot by a giant theoretical lawsuit, then you could improve the load carrying capability of your PowerBoost with aftermarket components.

Facts.

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