norcal

I will soon enough, but can I get away with towing a 6x10 Pace Enclosed trailer at 2000lb in he mean time? My 08 F150 xlt 4.6 V8 Auto does not have a towing package. Can't seem to find the correct answer. Yes, I know that if I' have to ask then I need one. Fair enough. But is 2000lb light enough that the truck won't struggle?
Thanks.
Tony

"UPDATE"

Took a closer look under the truck and I believe I do have a tranny cooler fitted. Long silver cooler that I mistook for a power steering cooler since on some trucks I've seen the long silver cooler along with a shorter black cooler. So I answered my own question.
Thanks for the input guys.
Tony.

camstng66

Well it depends... How far, what kind of terrain, and what speeds... If you are talking just down the road 1 or 2 times a month then I can see it not being that big of deal... But if we are talking every day 200-300 miles going to Tahoe from Sacramento (lots and lots of steep hills) then spend the small amount of $$$ for the peace of mind... I think the truck will handle that amount of weight just find but as for the trans, it depends...

There are a few other towing threads created recently and I think it was Bucko posted a part number for a pretty inexpensive setup...

Mod (Ret.)

Under $40.00 and an hours worth your time for known insurance? I'd head tp Pep Boys and buy and install one.

Mod (Ret.)

Under $40.00 and an hours worth your time for known insurance? I'd head tp Pep Boys and buy and install one.

norcal

Thanks guys. I put one on my Cherokee not too long ago.

rye

I replaced the small stock tranny cooler on my truck and replaced it with 2 Heavy Duty Tranny coolers after it passes through the radiator.

I also installed an engine oil cooler (bottom) where the old tranny cooler used to be.

I also did vent gauges for both tranny and engine oil.

I tow a 28' RV (about #5000) and like knowing the tempatures etc.

Skull31

Dude thats pretty bad *** man.Nice.Howed you get the gauga holes to look stock?

rye

You can by the Rousch vent gauge holders they use for mustangs. They fit 2004 and up F150s. Got my 2 on ebay.

spdkilz02

What kind of temps are you showing on the trans? Interested in seeing how much cooler it runs.

rye

I rarely see the gauge come off of 120 degrees (needle rest) unless I am towing and sitting in stop and go traffic. It has never been past 160 degrees. As soon as start a steady pace, the temps go back below 120 degrees.

I also installed E-fans which pulls a lot more air through the coolers at a stop. This will help with the standing temps too.