Ford F-250 Super Duty
2008–16 4x4
Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the F-250 Super Duty, and what the usual upgrades do to it. Every number is from the maker's own figures unless the calculators say otherwise. A few figures here are still waiting on a factory document; the calculators mark them.
Stock tireLT245/75R1731.5 in tall
Axle ratio3.31–4.3Factory, by trim
Crawl ratio67.7:1Best trim: XL 4x4 (2008-10)
Angles30.3 · 15.9 · 17.4°Approach, breakover, departure
Clearance8.1 in7.8 to 8.1 in by trim
Highway mpg19Estimate, not EPA rated
Tire upgrades, worked out
XL 4x4 (2008-10), 3.73s, from LT245/75R17| Tire | Height | Under the diffs | Speedo at 65 | RPM at 65 | Gears for daily | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/70R17 | 32.7 in | +0.6 in | 63 mph | 1,794 | Keep 3.73s | Open → |
| 33x10.50R17 | 33.0 in | +0.8 in | 62 mph | 1,778 | Keep 3.73s | Open → |
| 33x12.50R17 | 33.0 in | +0.8 in | 62 mph | 1,778 | Keep 3.73s | Open → |
| 255/80R17 | 33.1 in | +0.8 in | 62 mph | 1,775 | 3.91 | Open → |
| 285/75R17 | 33.8 in | +1.2 in | 60 mph | 1,734 | 4.1 | Open → |
| 315/70R17 | 34.4 in | +1.4 in | 60 mph | 1,708 | 4.1 | Open → |
| 35x11.50R17 | 35.0 in | +1.8 in | 58 mph | 1,676 | 4.1 | Open → |
| 35x12.50R17 | 35.0 in | +1.8 in | 58 mph | 1,676 | 4.1 | Open → |
| 37x11.50R17 | 37.0 in | +2.8 in | 55 mph | 1,586 | 4.3 | Open → |
| 37x12.50R17 | 37.0 in | +2.8 in | 55 mph | 1,586 | 4.3 | Open → |
Stock turns 1,865 rpm at 65 in top gear. Flotation sizes are nominal; most measure a little short mounted.
Trims
6 we have figures for| Trim | Tire | Transmission | Axle | Angles | Clearance | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL 4x4 (2008-10) | LT245/75R17 | 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic | 3.73 / 4.1 / 4.3 | 30.3 · 15.9 · 17.4 | 7.8 in | Use → |
| XLT 4x4 (2008-10) | LT265/70R17 | 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic | 3.73 / 4.1 / 4.3 | 30.3 · 15.9 · 17.4 | 7.8 in | Use → |
| FX4/Lariat 4x4 (2008-10) | LT275/70R18 | 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic | 3.73 / 4.1 / 4.3 | 30.3 · 15.9 · 17.4 | 7.8 in | Use → |
| XL 4x4 (2011-16) | LT245/75R17 | 6-speed automatic | 3.31 / 3.55 / 3.73 / 4.3 | 20 · 18.1 · 18 | 8.1 in | Use → |
| XLT/Lariat/FX4 4x4 (2011-16) | LT275/70R18 | 6-speed automatic | 3.31 / 3.55 / 3.73 / 4.3 | 20 · 18.1 · 18 | 8.1 in | Use → |
| KR/Platinum/Lariat 4x4 (20 in) | LT275/65R20 | 5-speed automatic, 6-speed automatic | 3.31 / 3.55 / 3.73 / 4.3 | 20 · 18.1 · 18 | 8.1 in | Use → |
Size
- Wheelbase
- 156.2 in
- Front overhang
- 37.6 in to 38.1 in
- Rear overhang
- 52.4 in
- Height
- 80 in
- Body
- Pickup
- Stock tires
- LT245/75R17, LT265/70R17, LT275/65R20, LT275/70R18
Transmissions and low range
- 6-speed manual (ZF S6-650)
- 5.79 · 3.3 · 2.1 · 1.31 · 1 · 0.72
- 5-speed automatic (5R110W TorqShift)
- 3.11 · 2.2 · 1.54 · 1 · 0.71
- 6-speed automatic (6R140 TorqShift)
- 3.97 · 2.32 · 1.52 · 1.15 · 0.86 · 0.67
- Low range, np271
- 2.72:1
Axles
- Front
- Dana 60 solid front (coil springs)
- Rear
- Sterling 10.5-in full-floating
- 3.31 ratio
- XL 4x4 (2011-16), XLT/Lariat/FX4 4x4 (2011-16), KR/Platinum/Lariat 4x4 (20 in)
- 3.55 ratio
- XL 4x4 (2011-16), XLT/Lariat/FX4 4x4 (2011-16), KR/Platinum/Lariat 4x4 (20 in)
- 3.73 ratio
- XL 4x4 (2008-10), XLT 4x4 (2008-10), FX4/Lariat 4x4 (2008-10), XL 4x4 (2011-16), XLT/Lariat/FX4 4x4 (2011-16), KR/Platinum/Lariat 4x4 (20 in)
- 4.1 ratio
- XL 4x4 (2008-10), XLT 4x4 (2008-10), FX4/Lariat 4x4 (2008-10)
- 4.3 ratio
- XL 4x4 (2008-10), XLT 4x4 (2008-10), FX4/Lariat 4x4 (2008-10), XL 4x4 (2011-16), XLT/Lariat/FX4 4x4 (2011-16), KR/Platinum/Lariat 4x4 (20 in)
Brakes
- Front rotor
- 13.66 in, 347 mm
- Front caliper piston
- 59.9 mm
- Rear rotor
- 13.39 in, 340 mm
- Rear
- disc (ventilated)
Suspension
- Front
- solid axle, radius arms with track bar, coil springs
- Rear
- leaf springs, solid axle
- Rear layout
- Leaf springs
Fuel economy
- Highway, not EPA rated
- about 19 mpg
- Where it comes from
- Road test, steady 70 mph (pump-to-pump (2011 F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab 4x4 Lariat, 6.7 Power Stroke, 6R140)
- Source
- equipmentworld.com
Aftermarket bumpers
17 listedMakers almost never publish angles, bottom heights or how far a bumper tucks, so these fill in as owners measure them. Measured yours? Add it on the rig page and every owner of this F-250 Super Duty sees how it does on their tires and lift.
Front 10
- ARB 3936150 Ford F250/F350 Superduty 2008-2009 Sahara Bar Front Bumper Winch Ready$2,654 · winch ready
- Body Armor 4x4 2011-2016 Ford F-250/F-350 Eco Series Front Winch Bumper$1,600 · winch ready
- DV8 Offroad Ford F250/F350 Superduty 2008-2010 Front Bumper Winch Ready FBFF2-05$1,150 · winch ready
- Fab Fours Red Steel FS11-RS2562-1 Ford F250/F350 Superduty 2011-2016 Front Bumper Winch Ready Pre-Runner Guard130 lb · $1,370 · winch ready
- Hammerhead 600-56-0789 Low Profile Ford F250/F350 Superduty Front Bumper 2008-2010 No Brushguard138 lb · $1,948
- Ranch Hand FBF081BLR 2008-2010 Ford F250/F350/F450/F550 Superduty Legend Front Bumper$2,165
- Road Armor Stealth Front Winch Bumper - Texture Black 2011-2016 Ford F-250 F-350$2,642 · winch ready
- Steelcraft Elevation HD Front Bumper Ford F250/F350 Super Duty 2011-2016 60-11370$1,975
- TrailReady 12399B Ford F250/F350 Superduty 2011-2016 Extreme Duty Front Bumper Superduty Rock Crawler$3,654
- Westin 58-41205 Ford F250/F350 Superduty 2011-2016 Pro-Mod Front Bumper Non-Winch102 lb · $1,374
Rear 7
- Body Armor 4x4 1999-2016 Ford F-250/F-350 Eco Series Rear Bumper$1,000
- Buckstop Truckware Buckstop RF9 Ford F250/F350 Superduty 2011-2016 Rear Bumper$2,402
- Fab Fours Black Steel Elite Rear Bumper 1999-2016 Ford F250/F350 Superduty FS08-U1350-1175 lb · $1,114
- Ranch Hand SBF161BLSL 2016 Ford F250/F350 Superduty Sport Rear Bumper$1,051
- Steelcraft Ford F250/F350 Super Duty 1999-2016 Fortis Rear Bumper 76-21370$1,058
- TrailReady 18560 Ford F250/F350 Superduty 2008-2016 Extreme Duty Rear Bumper$2,369
- Westin 58-341115 Ford F250/F350 Superduty 2011-2016 HDX Bandit Rear Bumper$1,087
Every calculator, set up for the F-250 Super Duty
Tire sizeBigger tires: speedo, clearance, angles and brakes.Compare tiresRegearHighway RPM on every ratio and mpg.Pick your gearsCrawl ratioHow slow it creeps, against other trucks.Work out crawlSpeedometerWhat it really reads on new tires.Fix your speedoLinksAnti-squat and what a lift does to it.Check your linksYour rigBuild sheet and measured angles.Start a build sheetLeaderboardsWhere the F-250 Super Duty ranks against every stock truck.See where it ranks
Source: auto-brochures.com.
Use at your own risk. These calculators are here to help you plan and to inform your decisions, not to sign off on a build. Many numbers are estimates worked out from factory figures, and some factory figures are not yet confirmed. Check every number against your own truck, its manuals and a qualified shop before you buy parts, cut, weld, lift, regear or drive on it. Long Range Desert Tools is not liable for anything you do based on these calculators or their results. The full terms are in our policies.