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Old 05-28-2005, 02:30 AM
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5.4 Towing ability

Would the 5.4 in an F-150 4X4 be strong enough to pull a medium sized (2 horse) goose neck trailer?

I'm concerned about the bed being too tall for goose neck trailers and also whether the 5.4 would have enough "ass".

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Old 05-29-2005, 12:52 PM
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The super duty trucks come base with the 5.4 so i say it probable could do it alot of it also has to do with the gearing in the rear diff also you would need to go from the p to lt type tires just to be safe.
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Old 05-31-2005, 11:02 PM
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The bed height is actually lower than the SD f250' and 350's. So height isn't a problem. B&W stopped making a goose neck ball hitch for the F150 in 2002 because the frames weakest point is also the mounting location in an f150. I've worked on hundreds of bumper pull/reciever styles in f150's, but I recommend a bigger truck for a goose neck.

Good luck!
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