willg New Member 14 Member For: 12y 7m 7d Posted 23/06/15 10:49 AM Share Posted 23/06/15 10:49 AM Hi guys,I'm in the market for a XR6 BF ute, and a couple of one tonner versions have popped up.I will be making a custom flat tray eventually for whichever version I buy - so the one tonner makes sense in the way that I won't need to store a big bulky style-side tub anywhere!Just wondering what actual differences there are in the way of the XR6 one tonner versus the standard XR6?Cheers Will Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90738-one-tonner-differences/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiftyOne Bronze Donating Members 1,145 Member For: 11y 9m 22d Gender: Male Posted 23/06/15 11:51 AM Share Posted 23/06/15 11:51 AM Could be wrong but I thought it was the alloy tray, and maybe the rear leafs? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90738-one-tonner-differences/#findComment-1549996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko16 Donating Members 1,672 Member For: 17y 5m 2d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 23/06/15 12:14 PM Share Posted 23/06/15 12:14 PM Tyres 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90738-one-tonner-differences/#findComment-1549999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bupalooga Silver Donating Members 261 Member For: 12y 6m 17d Gender: Male Location: Griffith NSW Posted 24/06/15 02:13 AM Share Posted 24/06/15 02:13 AM Wheels, tyres & rear suspension is all One tonne rated is all the differences as far as I know.Light truck tyres come in 15 & 16" wheels to get the one ton rating but you can get a 17" or 18" that's still got a decent load rating if your doing regular heavy loads. XR6 can come with either 1/2(sports), 3/4(regular)or 1 tonne optional leaf suspension I think. If the one you get aint enough, suspension places can put an extra leaf or 2 in for you to raise it back up a bit. If your not carrying any weight the 1tonne leaves can be a bit hard.Plus you can sell the tub for a few hundred. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90738-one-tonner-differences/#findComment-1550047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
willg New Member 14 Member For: 12y 7m 7d Posted 24/06/15 02:29 AM Author Share Posted 24/06/15 02:29 AM Cheers for the help guys!So I assume if it has 1 tonne leafs and I find them a bit harsh, it would be suitable to put in standard leafs? They mount up with the exact same points etc? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90738-one-tonner-differences/#findComment-1550050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bupalooga Silver Donating Members 261 Member For: 12y 6m 17d Gender: Male Location: Griffith NSW Posted 24/06/15 03:23 AM Share Posted 24/06/15 03:23 AM Yep all the same mounting points. You can buy a whole new sports/regular leaf set from King springs or get local shop to remove or reset the existing leaves Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90738-one-tonner-differences/#findComment-1550054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
willg New Member 14 Member For: 12y 7m 7d Posted 24/06/15 04:58 AM Author Share Posted 24/06/15 04:58 AM Brilliant. Cheers for your help! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90738-one-tonner-differences/#findComment-1550072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilMeUp Member 1,045 Member For: 16y 9m 7d Gender: Male Location: Perth, Western Australia Posted 25/06/15 04:29 AM Share Posted 25/06/15 04:29 AM If you're replacing the leaf springs then you might as well put new shackle bushes in while you're at it. The part number is XT5781A and it needs 8 of them (4 each side). Check eBay for pricing - do a search for the part number.Ford has used the same shackle bush in every wagon and ute Falcon since the 1968 XT, so they're rather common. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90738-one-tonner-differences/#findComment-1550205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
willg New Member 14 Member For: 12y 7m 7d Posted 27/06/15 06:07 AM Author Share Posted 27/06/15 06:07 AM Great tip. Thanks for that!I'm checking the ute out tomorrow - fingers crossed its in mechanical and cosmetic condition as the ad states.Then the fun begins... new flat tray, wide wheels, lows - ahhhh why do we do it to ourselves! 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90738-one-tonner-differences/#findComment-1550504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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