69 F100 Pulling power?
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69 F100 Pulling power?
I have a 69 F100 with a 360 and I'm considering refurbishing it to use as tow vehicle. I'm considering a fairly large boat, say 4000-6,000 lbs. Does this truck have what it takes to pull 6,000 lbs out of the water or should I invest my money elsewhere? I don't want to sink a lot of money in this only to find it won't pull the boat out of the water.
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The 360 will have the power to pull it no problem. but the 1/2 ton suspension/frame might be a burden. A f250 would be a better way to go but with some suspension mods in the f100 it should do alright.
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It'll pull it fine but will it stop. An F250 has bigger brakes, suspension and a larger rear end. On some slippery ramps positraction comes in very handy. For many years I pulled a 5000 lb boat with my '68 CS with a cabover camper with no problem. I did build a good 390 for it. Total weight was 15000 lbs on a scale. I did have trailer brakes.
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I have a 69 F100 with a 360 and I'm considering refurbishing it to use as tow vehicle. I'm considering a fairly large boat, say 4000-6,000 lbs. Does this truck have what it takes to pull 6,000 lbs out of the water or should I invest my money elsewhere? I don't want to sink a lot of money in this only to find it won't pull the boat out of the water.
John
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