towing upgrades
towing upgrades
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From: MS Gulf Coast
Do you know if you have factory towing or not? Truck will have 4/7 pin connector and a factory trans cooler. Also hope you have a 5.4 cause towing with the 4.6, you’ll be a slug.
Right out of the gate, I’d recommend a trailer brake controller, a weight distribution hitch and new filter/fluid for trans. A lot of mileage to start towing heavy if the truck hasn’t ever been used for towing.
Right out of the gate, I’d recommend a trailer brake controller, a weight distribution hitch and new filter/fluid for trans. A lot of mileage to start towing heavy if the truck hasn’t ever been used for towing.
05 5.4l 3v s.crew lariat
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From: fl
Trans drain pan will enable you to change all fluids slowly
First change filter then add trans drain type pan , I use about 20 quarts of mercon v only to change out over a week or so 5 quarts at a time . If you tow a lot do this every 30k . Change out your anti freeze also make sure its really up to task . Remember its hard to get it all out of there . Best to flush a second tine with distilled water and make your own 50/50 mix with distilled water . Change your reservoir cap it is your pressure cap . Be good to it and keep it cool . Don't push your speed when towing . New belt and check those pulleys .
Brakes first class ,stopping more important than going . Always test your trailer brake setting before getting to speed . Tighten all lug nuts on trailer and watch air pressure . Not uncommon to lose whole wheel .
Brakes first class ,stopping more important than going . Always test your trailer brake setting before getting to speed . Tighten all lug nuts on trailer and watch air pressure . Not uncommon to lose whole wheel .