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Hi all I’m looking to tow my 47 Ford pickup on a trailer behind my wife’s 52 f100 to some beach races does any know if the 52 would be capable of towing it both vehicles are standard. Many thanks Asa
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Anything pulling the weight of a trailer that can carry a older heavy truck and older heavy truck better have a frame mounted hitch and be setup with electric brakes.
As asked answer the other questions as it will help us help you.
My 81 F100 flare side with a 300 six, NP435 (granny first) and over drive that I can split all the gears and 2.75 rear gear (not the best for towing) is back up to pull my open deck 20' car trailer.
It dose have a frame mounted hitch and electric brakes for when the time comes.
I am sure it will get the job done just not fast. The 300 & granny first transmission has been used in larger trucks.
Dave ----
As asked answer the other questions as it will help us help you.
My 81 F100 flare side with a 300 six, NP435 (granny first) and over drive that I can split all the gears and 2.75 rear gear (not the best for towing) is back up to pull my open deck 20' car trailer.
It dose have a frame mounted hitch and electric brakes for when the time comes.
I am sure it will get the job done just not fast. The 300 & granny first transmission has been used in larger trucks.
Dave ----
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Let's estimate that the 47 on a car trailer will weigh 6,000 pounds.
At minimum, That requires a receiver hitch, and trailer brake controller.
As for the rest of it, there's a lot that makes a "good" tow vehicle. And you haven't told us anything about this 52....
At minimum, That requires a receiver hitch, and trailer brake controller.
As for the rest of it, there's a lot that makes a "good" tow vehicle. And you haven't told us anything about this 52....
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