Absolutely no need for a 1 ton pickup. The 3/4 ton Ford F250 is the same truck as the 1 ton except for an additional leaf in the rear spring. In the 1 ton you gain 600 lbs of load. I have been buying 3/4 tons for years and I just buy a set if air bags and run the pressure at about 30 to 35 lbs. The advantage of the air bags is you can lower the pressure when you are not pulling for a more comfortable ride. 1 toners ride must stiffer than a conventional 3/4 ton. Another advantage is the 3/4 ton sits lower than the 1 ton. The air bags run about $350.00 as compared to around $600.00 to go to a 1 ton. They aren't that hard to install and you can level your pickup and camper by running lower or higher air pressure.
Is gearing not different in the 1-ton vs 3/4 ton?
