towing question
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towing question
93 F150 351 E4OD standard cab, 8ft bed, 3.08 gears
I think I am going to change gears, but i am not sure what to change to. I am going to be towing a car trailer on a regular basis (with a Jeep Comanche on it lifted big tires and so on), sometimes long distances. I am running 235/75/15 tires. I am wondering also if the rear axle would be up to this task over and over.
I think I am going to change gears, but i am not sure what to change to. I am going to be towing a car trailer on a regular basis (with a Jeep Comanche on it lifted big tires and so on), sometimes long distances. I am running 235/75/15 tires. I am wondering also if the rear axle would be up to this task over and over.
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My opinion....
i dont know why it would not be capable of towing repeatedly. the bigger question is what is the combined weight of the trailer and Jeep. You do not want to exceed the GVWR.
I would strongly suggest trailer brakes if you dont already have them.
Gears - I think the next lower gears are 3:55's, then 4:10's. My truck has the 3:55's and seems to do very well on flat level roads. In the hills, I often need to downshift ... ALOT (18' flatbed and 72 Mach1). And the hills around here are nothing compared to the mountains elsewhere.
If you are going to be towing often, and your current rig is not making the grade, I would suggest saving your money and investing in a more capable tow vehicle. Your towing experience will be more enjoyable and SAFER for everyone.
Let the FLAMES begin!
i dont know why it would not be capable of towing repeatedly. the bigger question is what is the combined weight of the trailer and Jeep. You do not want to exceed the GVWR.
I would strongly suggest trailer brakes if you dont already have them.
Gears - I think the next lower gears are 3:55's, then 4:10's. My truck has the 3:55's and seems to do very well on flat level roads. In the hills, I often need to downshift ... ALOT (18' flatbed and 72 Mach1). And the hills around here are nothing compared to the mountains elsewhere.
If you are going to be towing often, and your current rig is not making the grade, I would suggest saving your money and investing in a more capable tow vehicle. Your towing experience will be more enjoyable and SAFER for everyone.
Let the FLAMES begin!
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Originally Posted by The Saint
My opinion....
i dont know why it would not be capable of towing repeatedly. the bigger question is what is the combined weight of the trailer and Jeep. You do not want to exceed the GVWR.
I would strongly suggest trailer brakes if you dont already have them.
Gears - I think the next lower gears are 3:55's, then 4:10's. My truck has the 3:55's and seems to do very well on flat level roads. In the hills, I often need to downshift ... ALOT (18' flatbed and 72 Mach1). And the hills around here are nothing compared to the mountains elsewhere.
If you are going to be towing often, and your current rig is not making the grade, I would suggest saving your money and investing in a more capable tow vehicle. Your towing experience will be more enjoyable and SAFER for everyone.
Let the FLAMES begin!
i dont know why it would not be capable of towing repeatedly. the bigger question is what is the combined weight of the trailer and Jeep. You do not want to exceed the GVWR.
I would strongly suggest trailer brakes if you dont already have them.
Gears - I think the next lower gears are 3:55's, then 4:10's. My truck has the 3:55's and seems to do very well on flat level roads. In the hills, I often need to downshift ... ALOT (18' flatbed and 72 Mach1). And the hills around here are nothing compared to the mountains elsewhere.
If you are going to be towing often, and your current rig is not making the grade, I would suggest saving your money and investing in a more capable tow vehicle. Your towing experience will be more enjoyable and SAFER for everyone.
Let the FLAMES begin!
According to my owners manual I have already went over the limit by towing the Jeep on the trailer. I think I would be much happier with a F250 truck or E350 van (to sleep in when i go wheeling). I did tow the same load with a borrowed extended van and that was awesome for towing (the van broke up the wind for the Jeep on the trailer).
ok so who would want a 93 F150 with 120,000 miles and a little rust?? not many
