1. Presenter: Brian Caudell
FCCC MT vs. FORD F59

2. CHASSIS SPEC BASELINE MT45G F59 STANDARD STANDARD
6.0L V-8 Gasoline Engine
Allison 1000HS 5 speed Auto Transmission
19,000 GVWR
178” Wheelbase
STANDARD
6.8L V–10 Gasoline Engine
Torqshift 5 speed Auto Transmission
19,500 GVWR
178” Wheelbase

3. Benefit: Increased frame structure strength at high stress areas.
CROSS MEMBERS
First cross member 25” from spring to shackle
First cross member is 70” from spring to shackle
Presenter: Brian Caudell
FCCC:
Additional cross members at transmission and body mounting outriggers.
Benefit- Increased frame structure strength at high stress area.
Benefit: Increased frame structure strength at high stress areas.

4. FRONT SUSPENSION RIGIDITY
Front spring bracket utilizes HuckSpin fasteners
Front spring bracket w/ automotive-style mounting
Presenter: Brian Caudell
Benefit: Frame rigidity at high frame torque area utilizing permanent attachment hardware - eliminates service maintenance.

5. Benefit: Reduced maintenance and replacement costs of frame hardware.
FASTENERS
Grade 8 bolts with hardened fasteners provide stable clamp load; Zinc-coated fasteners resist rust; Wrench hex head fasteners with hardened washers provide a more consistent torque
Flange head hardware fasteners are susceptible to torque and clamp load loss; Not zinc coated for rust prevention
Presenter: Brian Caudell
FCCC:
-Benefit: Lower maintenance to recheck/torque frame hardware and replacement with rust issues.
-Grade 8 bolts with hardened fasteners provide a stable clamp load and Zinc coated fasteners resist rust.
-Wrench hex head fasteners with hardened washers provide a more consistent torque.
Benefit: Reduced maintenance and replacement costs of frame hardware.

6. Benefit: Increased frame strength and elimination of frame fractures.
One frame fits all; multiple unused holes in web
Frame web holes are punched per customer specifications; no unused frame holes
FRAME HOLES
Presenter: Brian Caudell
FCCC: 50,000 PSI frame rail
Ford: 36,000 PSI frame rail
Benefit: Increased frame strength and elimination of frame fractures.

7. Steering gear mounted directly to frame
Steering gear is mounted to an adapter plate
Presenter: Brian Caudell
FCCC: increased bolt clamp load retention.
Benefit: Steering system is custom designed for the application with no adaptation required – offers improved safety and increased mounting system robustness.

8. REAR BRAKES
Rear brakes mounted on rear of axle; Brake lines routed cleanly
Presenter: Brian Caudell
Benefit: Reduced maintenance cost to replace brakes and improved safety with protection of brake lines from road debris.
Rear brakes mounted on front of axle; Brake lines are exposed
Benefit: Reduced maintenance cost to replace brakes; improved safety with protection of brake lines from road debris and road chemical corrosion.

9. Benefit: Improved protection from road debris and corrosion.
DUST SHIELDS
Front rotors have ABS sensors with dust shields
Front brakes do not have dust shields
Presenter: Brian Caudell
Benefit: Improved protection from road debris and corrosion.
Benefit: Improved protection from road debris and corrosion.

10. ABS SENSORS
ABS sensors on front only; could not find sensors on the rear.
4-wheel ABS brakes with sensors on all four corners
Presenter: Brian Caudell
Benefit: Improved safety and vehicle stability during emergency stopping event.
Benefit: Improved safety and vehicle stability during emergency stopping event.