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I'm considering buying a 1976 F100 and am wondering about it's safety and usability in towing. This is a two-wheel drive with a 300 I6 paired up to a manual transmission.
From research, I know the torque and capacity are there in the 300. But, without power brakes or ABS, how well does it stop if I'm pulling a 3000 lb parts car on a 1800 lb trailer behind it?
For this type of towing, would a 1976 be an OK choice? Are there any modifications I should consider? Bigger tires, bigger brakes, learning cadence braking?
You could add power brakes to the truck, and definitely make sure your trailer's elec brakes are in good working order with an quality brake controller in the cab.
So, trying to figure out how I should think about this truck... Should it only be the 'light weight, around town' hauler? Or could I get so creative as to pull an Airstream across country without entirely risking my life?
I'm considering buying a 1976 F100 and am wondering about it's safety and usability in towing. This is a two-wheel drive with a 300 I6 paired up to a manual transmission.
From research, I know the torque and capacity are there in the 300. But, without power brakes or ABS, how well does it stop if I'm pulling a 3000 lb parts car on a 1800 lb trailer behind it?
For this type of towing, would a 1976 be an OK choice? Are there any modifications I should consider? Bigger tires, bigger brakes, learning cadence braking?
Originally Posted by krazyj
Exactly!!
So, trying to figure out how I should think about this truck... Should it only be the 'light weight, around town' hauler? Or could I get so creative as to pull an Airstream across country without entirely risking my life?
If you are truly concerned about safety and usefulness of it when towing, then pick another truck.
If you don't have any regard for your life, or the lives of others, then by all means hookup the airstream and roll out.
In case you didn't bother to read the charts provided, you have selected the ABSOLUTE WORST CHOICE AVAILABLE for payload and towing with the truck you mentioned.
I am not sure how it can get any more clear than that.
If you are truly concerned about safety and usefulness of it when towing, then pick another truck.
If you don't have any regard for your life, or the lives of others, then by all means hookup the airstream and roll out.
In case you didn't bother to read the charts provided, you have selected the ABSOLUTE WORST CHOICE AVAILABLE for payload and towing with the truck you mentioned.
I am not sure how it can get any more clear than that.
I was misreading those charts. Thanks for the nudge to take a closer look.
Alright, well guess this will just be my furniture and plywood hauler.
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