hi !

Looking to buy a 2009 Platinum and lift her. if i put BDS 6'' lift suspention kit whit 35'' tire. Can i tow my 27' 10 000lb toy-hauler with this setup.

thanks.

 

I wouldnt tow that with a non lifted f150. The trucks are rated for 11000. if the trailer itself weighs 10000 already minus gear supplies, etc...... i tow way less then that and these trucks to me are turds once you get some heavy weight behind you.

 

( trailer is 6000lb + the stuff )

We already have a old 2001 F150 crew 5.4L tow max towing pack( came from factory) reated at 11300lb, tow 10 to 15 time in summer for the last 10 years. So i was assuming the new 2009 5.4L 3-valve whit the 6 speed trany equiped with towing pack from Ford will handle my 10 000lb trailer. ( full of goods, water fuel and atv )

So 2009 F150 6''+ 35'' , is it possible to tow safely my trailer.

thanks.

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Have you regeared? If so, probably...If not, no.

 

With Max Towing Package, maybe. My 2012 Platinum 4x4 with 3.55 gears is rated at 9,700 lbs., so the Max Towing Package may get you over that 10,000 lbs hump.

 

^Technically the 5.4 was RATED to tow more, even though the new numbers on the new engines are probably more conservative.

But to the op, 10k is a lot for our trucks regardless of tires, but the heavier tires will put more strain on it. I tow half that towing my boat with my 2010 5.4 with max tow with 3.73's and a 6in BDS lift and 35's. I don't believe i'm close to maxing it out and its still got some pep but twice it would be a different story. Can it do it, sure, safely and should you is another question. A re-gear is definitely needed.

 

Betcha that trailer will put the truck over GVWR. If you want to tow over limits, that's your decision, but it's NOT smart. I also do NOT consider that "safe".

If you haven't bought the truck yet, I'd advise you to buy a 3/4 or 1 ton truck for that job. You don't need a diesel, but you need the beefed up chassis.

 

.... dont wana buy a ton truck for my 27' toy-hauler. my old 2001 F150 do the job well. need to change for a newer truck.

all instal 6'' lift with 35'' tire, need to re-gear. i drove 15milles at 35MPH to go on my site. No highway here.