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Need some quick advice guys!!

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Old 08-23-2003, 10:38 AM
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Need some quick advice guys!!

I need to tow my Bronco about 400 miles, and was wondering if you think the truck I'm borrowing would pull it. I'm guessing the total weight would be a max. of 8000lbs, and the truck I have is a 94 5.0l, auto w/ 3.55 and only a ball on the bumper? What do you think? Some people I talk to say it would be fine, but I really don't want to f*ck up my friends truck. Thanks!!

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Old 08-23-2003, 11:45 AM
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The engine, tranny and rear diff would do it but I would NOT use the ball mount on the bumper to tow 4 tons. Max tounge weight on that is 500 lbs and I think the max gross trailer weight is 500 lbs.
 
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Old 08-23-2003, 04:22 PM
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I agree. You'll tear the bumper off
 
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Old 09-10-2003, 11:37 PM
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Why don't you rent one of those trailer dollys for U-haul some come with surge brakes for heavier loads
 



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