Please - Newbie needs advice with 97 F250/460/3:55
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Please - Newbie needs advice with 97 F250/460/3:55
Hi.. I'm looking at and considering buying a 1997 F250 with 460, auto trans, 3:55 according to factory code (unsure if been changed in the past), 35" tires and 4" lift.
I have read a lot of mixed info on the towing capabilities and power of the 460.. confusing to say the least.
It would be used as light duty work and fun truck. But... I would also like to be able to tow my 26' travel trailer weighing in at roughly 7500#
Is it enough truck/motor/rear to tow my trailer or not? If not.. is there anything I can do to make it so?
I'm currently using my 2003 2500 Avalanche 496/4:10 to do the job. Will I be disappointed going to the F250?
I have read a lot of mixed info on the towing capabilities and power of the 460.. confusing to say the least.
It would be used as light duty work and fun truck. But... I would also like to be able to tow my 26' travel trailer weighing in at roughly 7500#
Is it enough truck/motor/rear to tow my trailer or not? If not.. is there anything I can do to make it so?
I'm currently using my 2003 2500 Avalanche 496/4:10 to do the job. Will I be disappointed going to the F250?
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Hi.. I'm looking at and considering buying a 1997 F250 with 460, auto trans, 3:55 according to factory code (unsure if been changed in the past), 35" tires and 4" lift.
I'm currently using my 2003 2500 Avalanche 496/4:10 to do the job. Will I be disappointed going to the F250?
I'm currently using my 2003 2500 Avalanche 496/4:10 to do the job. Will I be disappointed going to the F250?
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Hi.. I'm looking at and considering buying a 1997 F250 with 460, auto trans, 3:55 according to factory code (unsure if been changed in the past), 35" tires and 4" lift.
I have read a lot of mixed info on the towing capabilities and power of the 460.. confusing to say the least.
It would be used as light duty work and fun truck. But... I would also like to be able to tow my 26' travel trailer weighing in at roughly 7500#
Is it enough truck/motor/rear to tow my trailer or not? If not.. is there anything I can do to make it so?
I'm currently using my 2003 2500 Avalanche 496/4:10 to do the job. Will I be disappointed going to the F250?
I have read a lot of mixed info on the towing capabilities and power of the 460.. confusing to say the least.
It would be used as light duty work and fun truck. But... I would also like to be able to tow my 26' travel trailer weighing in at roughly 7500#
Is it enough truck/motor/rear to tow my trailer or not? If not.. is there anything I can do to make it so?
I'm currently using my 2003 2500 Avalanche 496/4:10 to do the job. Will I be disappointed going to the F250?
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