Just what title says...will it pull 15k worth a darn? Itd be on country roads and minimal highway...i know 33's would help, just love the 35's "look"

It will be my tow rig, crappy weather rig and play toy so looking for a decent setup for all of those

Advice and experience is greatly appreciated here!!
Thanks!!

 

It will pull it but if it were me I would go 4.11 or 4.56s for the low end help with the load. I'm assuming a 5th wheel?

 

I will say the same thing as the first guy but add that you better have a few gas stations along the way or you will be walking.

 

Pull 15k or gross out at 15k? There is a BIG difference

Eitherway, It will NOT like it

 

This is a good point, I was automatically thinking of him grossing out at 15K. If he is indeed talking about grossing out at about 21K then thats pushing it, I think...

 

I have a '90 F250 460/c6/3.55ls and I pulled 10k down 1200 miles. On the flats it's do 65-70 all day long. But hit a hill (what's the likelyhood of finding those in Between Oregon and Colorado? lol) and it was a DOG and my tires are ~32". If I end up keeping this truck and fixing it up I'll probably go the expensive route and either throw in an under drive gear splitter or 4.56's and an over drive behind the C6. I know a ZF5 would be more cost-effective but I'm lazy and it's hard enough to eat and drive without having to shift.

If you want to pull that much with 35's then I would suggest 4.56 gears, a ZF5 swap or both.

 

If I remember correctly, an F-350 460 4.10:1 2WD is rated to tow ~12.5k max.

3.55's reduces that significantly, 35's will drop that even further. You could probably tow maybe 7,000-8,000 safely without putting too much strain on your truck?

 

i pulled 13,000lbs just recently. Hauled a toy hauler to the dump station. With no weight distributing hitch. It was only 3 miles away on side roads. I have a 1996 f250, 460, 4x4 crew cab, with e4od and 3.55 gears. It did it, but i wouldnt want to do it on a trip. Way to much for the 3.55 gears. no juevos.

 

Something else not so much as how much you can tow,but how much can you safely stop.

 

Thanks for the replies gents. To answer a few questions, i was talking about actually pulling 15k trailer weight...its a 16' dump trailer loaded down...and its bumper pull...its got trailer brakes on all axles. I dont even have this truck yet, but getting it this weekend. I searched for a zf, but theyre so hard to find in decent shape...i greatly prefer a stick, but this was a great deal.

So maybe i'll stick with 33's or 285/75's until i do a gear/ axle swap...ive had an 88 and a 92 with 4:10's and 285/75's and they pulled great...real leary on the e4od and 3:55's, but just couldnt pass up the deal!

 

sounds like your about to buy the wrong truck.a lifted 460 gas truck isn't a truck setup to tow a 15k lb loaded dump trailer.what your after is an F-super duty (f450) dually with 4.88/preferably 5.13 gearing with a diesel engine.
15k lbs sounds like a lot of weight for a 16 ft dump trailer.be sure she's not overloaded,and it's brakes are up to par.
basically what your asking is, if you can gross about 22k lbs with a f350 gas truck,that's running a higher effective ratio than 3.55's which is actually 3.22 in your case.that's just silly,hard on the truck,and would make a miserable unsafe,hair pulling ride.
anyway,i would answer a big NO.the truck your about to buy,cannot tow that load.......safely.you'd probably just put too much stress on the trans and clean that out or if your lucky,just twist the drive shaft like a pretzel.

 

Trailer is a 14k so incase I underestimate the load a touch I was erring on the side of caution with 15k (trailer weight + cargo)

OK, that's what I want to know. I've already committed to buying it and the seller has already removed their for sale ad online. I hate to back out now, but I hear what you're saying, loud and clear.

My DD Tundra (don't be flamin me now ) with 305/65/18's pulls 10-11k pretty well, just wanna have a back-up/ work truck/ tow rig.

I should've never sold my 97 stroker, but water under the bridge.

I have a budget just like everyone else and may be able to afford to put lower gears ion the truck I've committed to buy...4:56's and 33's?

Shoot I don't know what to do here....let me know what ya'll think here.

 

what im thinking is,you didn't exchange any money,nor did you receive a title/bill of sale.
a simple phone call to cancel is the best for everyone.sure the seller won't be happy,but putting his sign back in the truck,and tossing the add up will take him 2 minutes combined.
be wise,and back out while your ahead.your about to buy the wrong truck for your needs,by a large margin.

 

I was afraid you'd say that, but the more I think about it you're right. I just hate going back on my word ya know?

 

My buddy had a 97 F350 460 stick with 3:55's and he's pulled 14k with no issues. It was a GN and tires were 285/75's...he had it forever.

My old 92 460 stick 4:10's with 285/75's pulled the exact same load way better - obviously.

So if I keep 285/75's on this truck (if I buy it) - the only difference is the trans....are the e4OD's that bad?