2017 F150 3.5Eco - TT
09-07-2017, 08:18 PM
#11
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Thread Starter
Honestly, my 2014 F150 handled it a lot better than the 2016 does. I have to replace the hitch and have not decided if it will be the equalizer or the Blue Ox. The Ecoboost is a beast and has no issues pulling the weight.
You will need to replace the shocks right away, the stock ones are crap.
You will need to replace the shocks right away, the stock ones are crap.
09-07-2017, 09:12 PM
#12
I put Bilstein 5100's all around on the 16, and I had them on the rear of the 14. I paid $165 for the rears for the 16.
09-07-2017, 09:25 PM
#13
Don't do it. Too much for an F150. Trust me. Read my past posts. Get the f250 or even another brand 3/4 ton. Don't go over 5000 pounds or 25' in a TT. it's my opinion but if you want a comfortable tow that is. It will do it but it won't be comfortable.
09-08-2017, 05:46 AM
#14
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Coming from the Yukon Denali -> F150 I feel like I will be in a safer truck to tow the payload... Wouldn't you agree?
09-08-2017, 08:52 AM
#15
Senior Member
Totally get it... If I was towing this full time or even 30-40% of the time, I would agree. However the F250 and other 3/4 ton trucks drive pretty horribly (day-to-day) -- I drove the F250 2017, 2500HD Denali 2017 both drove very similarly..
Coming from the Yukon Denali -> F150 I feel like I will be in a safer truck to tow the payload... Wouldn't you agree?
Coming from the Yukon Denali -> F150 I feel like I will be in a safer truck to tow the payload... Wouldn't you agree?
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09-08-2017, 08:55 AM
#16
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Even if you are only towing @10% or less of your miles, its those miles where you need the safety provided by truck.
I feel fortunate that in a few years when Im ready to upgrade my truck, ford should have a replacement for the 6.2. Completely different planets pulling with a F350 compared to a F150
I feel fortunate that in a few years when Im ready to upgrade my truck, ford should have a replacement for the 6.2. Completely different planets pulling with a F350 compared to a F150
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jtalerico (09-08-2017)
09-08-2017, 09:27 AM
#17
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I am having problems with sway and stability towing a 21' 6500 lb. trailer (total length 23'10") that towed fine with my '02 Silverado 1500. Towing time works if you are concerned with wearing the truck out or going up mountains but stability is something else. If you are towing down the interstate and it starts swaying 50 miles or 500 miles doesn't matter.
09-08-2017, 09:29 AM
#18
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Even if you are only towing @10% or less of your miles, its those miles where you need the safety provided by truck.
I feel fortunate that in a few years when Im ready to upgrade my truck, ford should have a replacement for the 6.2. Completely different planets pulling with a F350 compared to a F150
I feel fortunate that in a few years when Im ready to upgrade my truck, ford should have a replacement for the 6.2. Completely different planets pulling with a F350 compared to a F150
When I am not towing, i don't want it to feel like I am driving a bus...
09-08-2017, 09:34 AM
#19
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09-08-2017, 01:42 PM
#20
Grumpy Old Man
Assuming a 4x2 that's not ruined with lifting or other childish mods, then you want the Bilstein 4600.
Assuming 2017 F-150 RWD, here are the front struts and rear shocks. Scroll down past the verbage to just before warranty info and see the 4 part numbers. Click on the part numbers to see the price and details for that exact shock:
https://www.carid.com/2017-ford-f-15...ar_Wheel_Drive)
You'll need more detail on the exact options on the F-150 to be sure those part number are correct. 4X4 will be different part numbers but comparable prices.