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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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I have a F150 lariat with max tow 11300pounds and 1130 hich and i want to pull 7550 dry weight trailer with 1125 hich weight is that ok.
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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where are you located. which engine do you have? what is your diff ratio? flat and level pulling? hills? you left a lot unsaid!!!
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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if its a 09-10 the gear ratio is 3.73

i cant guess the rest of the factors lol
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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[quote=FL77er;516757]where are you located. which engine do you have? what is your diff ratio? flat and level pulling? hills? you left a lot unsaid!!![/quote

Edmonton Alberta 5.4L Hills the ratio i have to find out but Ford says it can be done not to shure about it for a 2010 lariat

Thank you for your response and i will get more info.

I have driven fords all my life from cobras to F250 the latest 2007 f150 lariat and now 2010.
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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Yeah, the truck will have no problem towing that, but the trailer tongue weight is kinda high. If you go with a weight-distributing hitch you'll be fine. Without it, the truck will probably sag quite a bit.
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