Increase towing capacity
04-02-2017, 02:39 PM
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the trailer itself is 2600# and my equipment is about 2000#. I usually do not have anything in the bed and is usually just me in the truck. I should be under the GCWR.
04-02-2017, 02:41 PM
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You don't need a WDH for that. That won't help with the truck struggling to pull it either
04-02-2017, 02:41 PM
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04-02-2017, 10:45 PM
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If you decide to get a new truck, it's a reasonable expense, I paid about $500 in 2006 for all of the equipment, but Ford offered a "Tow & Go" discount, which brought it down to less than $200. A lot of equipment for the $$ that you can't match by putting it on later.
04-03-2017, 03:23 PM
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A re-gear would help, a tune might help. If at the end of the day the issue is you are running out of steam, and still withing your safe limits, then you might need more power!
I think an engine swap would be expensive/complex for the results. You could probably add forced induction for less which would really help the low end TQ.
I think an engine swap would be expensive/complex for the results. You could probably add forced induction for less which would really help the low end TQ.
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04-03-2017, 10:29 PM
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Class III/IV Trailer Hitch, Trailer wiring for 7 & 4 Pin connectors, Auxillary braking wiring connector, upgraded shocks/springs; Heavy Duty Cooling system, and aux trans cooler. Just had to add my brake controller to the dash, and added my WD hitch ball/spring bars and I was ready to tow. also bought the accy tow mirrors which slip over the factory mirror-works nice and no vibration issues.
04-03-2017, 10:42 PM
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Class III/IV Trailer Hitch, Trailer wiring for 7 & 4 Pin connectors, Auxillary braking wiring connector, upgraded shocks/springs; Heavy Duty Cooling system, and aux trans cooler. Just had to add my brake controller to the dash, and added my WD hitch ball/spring bars and I was ready to tow. also bought the accy tow mirrors which slip over the factory mirror-works nice and no vibration issues.
04-03-2017, 11:44 PM
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05 5.4l 3v s.crew lariat
The heavy duty cooling tow package is important
Overheating transmission and engine can cause lots of problems .
But more importantly is stopping power . I hope you have electric brakes and and added brake controller .
Put a drain type pan on your tranny and change fluid at regular intervals. Mine takes 20 quarts and I change 4-5 quarts at a time till shes nice and red .
Should change out every 30k if you are towing .
I do think you best bet is going to be a beefer truck with tow packages .
You can add electric brakes to trailer axles , you can get in trouble with DOT if you have an accident and no trailer brakes .
But more importantly is stopping power . I hope you have electric brakes and and added brake controller .
Put a drain type pan on your tranny and change fluid at regular intervals. Mine takes 20 quarts and I change 4-5 quarts at a time till shes nice and red .
Should change out every 30k if you are towing .
I do think you best bet is going to be a beefer truck with tow packages .
You can add electric brakes to trailer axles , you can get in trouble with DOT if you have an accident and no trailer brakes .