Hey there I have a 2006 F150 5.4 4x4 that was passed down to me from my dad. Its got 110,000 miles and 9900 lbs towing capacity but I will be towing quite frequently such as a 9500 lbs camper (Loaded with equalizer hitch) once a month or two, 8,000 lbs of hay to Cows, sheep, and horses once a week (With 1,000lbs in bed), a 7,500 lbs (loaded) gooseneck horse trailer every once in a while , my 3,000 lbs landscaping trailer a couple times a week, a 6,000 lbs boat a few times a week with 5-6 people or a couple of jet skiis, and plan on hauling 2-6 atvs every weekend or two up to the mountains with riders and some gear in the bed such as coolers and gas tools etc the trailers ranging from a small two place to a triple axle flat bed, and finally 7,000 lbs loaded snowmobile trailer in the winter. This won't always be my schedual but I do like to stay busy and will most likely have a trailer on my truck 2-6 days a week with those trailers or other trailers for projects most of my roads will have a couple steep inclines and could be anywhere from 10 minutes to 7 hours away from my home. Will this be an easy task for my truck for a few years or should i upgrade to a diesel thanks!

 

holy crap that's a lot of towing. Sounds like a job for a 250 or 350. Just my .02

 

Would definitely get an Edge Evolution or some kind of programmer with a tow tune on it.

 

Get a trans pan with a drain and do a drain fill every oil change.

 

Even with a diesel, with extended towing like you are talking about, you are going to have more wear and tear than if you just drove the truck. I think your truck will handle it just fine. You will just have to have more frequent checks and services to keep it running proberly. SDMartin said to change your trans fluid every oil change....IMO this would be too often. That being said, changing the trans fluid every 2 or 3 oil changes (8-12k miles) of heavy towing would be ok. Might get a little expensive, but it's still cheaper than replacing the driveline. Bushings, U-Joints, and seals are what I'd be watching more closely. Along with any steering/suspension knuckles. So long as you don't beat the living hell out of it without doing maintenance you should be good to go. Just my .02 though.

 

Thanks guys! I was interested in getting a lift for my truck would that be a good or bad idea around 3-5 in

 

I wouldn't lift it with your busy schedule. Best to keep some lower end torque.