What is the max I can pull with a 97 4.2L Extended Cab, Short Bed, with automatic tranny? I thought it was somewhere between 5,000 and 5,500 lbs. Thanks

 

you can pull alot. i have a regular cab SWB. i pulled one of those big **** chevy 3500 work vans out of a ditch while it was sunk in mud up to its axles.

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Doesn't it depend on the rear differential? I know mine is rated at around 3500 with the manual tranny, but that's only because it came with the 3.55 diff.

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'99 XL 2x4 4.2L SC 5-Spd SC Black over Silver
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check the manual or call the local ford dealership. i have a '00 sc with 3.55 gears and my max is 5,500lbs(trailer weight),but,i have a auto. trans. i think the '00 manual with 3.55 is around 3300 or 3500.