Factory allowance/channels/tubes for running additional wires later (signal/power/fiber)

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Daemoch

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Lots. Just....lots.
The Truck's load capacity is completely acceptable.

That said, I think a lot of people are expecting the Truck to be heavier-duty than it actually will be. That's why I created this thread.
On that note, I'd comment that I think we are maybe getting a bit afield of aftermarket wiring allowances. ;)
 

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Sure, you can be cheeky about it all you want. Ford is no different. TWO models of the current F150 have a payload capacity of 1405 lbs. The max for the F150 is 2445.
wanna scare yourself? Put a tarp in the bed of your current truck and fill it 1/2 with water and go to the grocery store.
This reminds me of an article put out a years ago about how almost no pickup trucks can actually carry the 'bed pools' people make in them. The data is old but the point still stands:

The original site is gone but the infographic was rehosted here.
Slate Auto Pickup Truck Factory allowance/channels/tubes for running additional wires later (signal/power/fiber) 1757292580096-i4
 
 
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