increasing gcvw?
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increasing gcvw?
I have a 2003 ranger with a 3.0 and the dealer has told me that my max towing capacity is only 4000 lbs. Is there any way of increasing this to 5000 lbs? I now that if i had the 4.0 engine I could tow that much.
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Towing more than the recommended weight is kind of a risky venture.
On the other hand, there are people around here that will tell you that they have towed 5000 without having any problems.
But it is a load for a Ranger. I guess a lot depends on the trailer (brakes?), the towing distance, driver experience, etc.
This is with a good Class III hitch, of course ...we are not talking about bumper hitches here.
On the other hand, there are people around here that will tell you that they have towed 5000 without having any problems.
But it is a load for a Ranger. I guess a lot depends on the trailer (brakes?), the towing distance, driver experience, etc.
This is with a good Class III hitch, of course ...we are not talking about bumper hitches here.
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I have class III hitch and the trailer does have good brakes but the question I ment to ask is there any way to leagaly increase the trucks gcvw it can tow 5000 lbs. I guess if I put a 4.0 engine in it should be ok?
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I don't think you can "legally" change the GCVW. The factory sets this taking into consideration the factory: springs; brakes; suspension; hitch; etc. You can add many things which might improve towing capability, but it will not actually change the "factory" stated GCVW. I might be wrong, but this is my "perception". Good luck!
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