How big of a trailer can my f 150 tow?
Originally Posted by SoCalDesertRider
Ric, it could be a clutch type limited slip. Both rear wheels will turn as if locked together when both tires are off the ground in my Bronco with limited slip diff. If I put one tire on the ground and twist real hard on the one in the air, I can move it a little, but it doesn't move easy at all.
Thanks for the input.
Ric
My 93' f-150 has the 302, it's a regular cab LWB 4x4; the only difference is I've got a four speed, with the same gearing. I've pulled a flatbed with a 79 Mazda PU, a four horse(loaded), a flatbed with English riding jumps, and an enclosed hauler w/an 87 Mustang GT, I can sure tell the trailer is behind me, but it's not too heavy for the truck( just for the blinker circut
) I can't usually go over 60 but it's no trouble for me, but this isn't really hilly terrain. I'm pretty good w/trailers considering I'm only 18.
) I can't usually go over 60 but it's no trouble for me, but this isn't really hilly terrain. I'm pretty good w/trailers considering I'm only 18.
My F150 pulls over 15000 lbs with a 302w, 4-speed transmission. You can tell that the trailer is behined you, but its not to much trailer. With that load the truck does sit on the helper springs. She pulls down on some hills but nothing terrible. You just have to know how to drive and shift at the correct times.
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90' F150 4x4 LB 302w/ 4-speed/ 4.10 rear
headers /2.25" True Duals -no cats/ 5th wheel
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90' F150 4x4 LB 302w/ 4-speed/ 4.10 rear
headers /2.25" True Duals -no cats/ 5th wheel
Originally Posted by FARM69
My F150 pulls over 15000 lbs with a 302w, 4-speed transmission.............
90' F150 4x4 LB 302w/ 4-speed/ 4.10 rear
headers /2.25" True Duals -no cats/ 5th wheel
90' F150 4x4 LB 302w/ 4-speed/ 4.10 rear
headers /2.25" True Duals -no cats/ 5th wheel
Just for laughs the yota and trailer I mentioned above I, ie around 12000 lbs or so I hooked to my Bronco 2 and pulled it around my field for a victory circle that I didn't break anything. It was sitting on the bumpstops but I still had enough on the ground at the front to turn. Very funny to watch I'm sure, but definitely not streetable for that ride.
Yeah the truck is a little beefed up compared to a regular F150. I totally agree with the drivers ability. You have to expect it to pull down with a decent sized load behind ya. Its not like you have a 4 and a quarter cat diesel with a 13- speed.
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90' F150 4x4 LB 302w/ 4-speed/ 4.10 rear
headers /2.25" True Duals -no cats/ 5th wheel
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90' F150 4x4 LB 302w/ 4-speed/ 4.10 rear
headers /2.25" True Duals -no cats/ 5th wheel
Here is a real good site with alot of information.
https://www.fleet.ford.com/products/...03_default.asp
Mudslide
2003 F150 SCrew, 5.4, 3.55LS
https://www.fleet.ford.com/products/...03_default.asp
Mudslide
2003 F150 SCrew, 5.4, 3.55LS
9k with a 150
I was feeling bored one day with my buddy pat who needed a 81 chevy 2500 trailoring special towed. We couldn't find a dolly, so I borrowed a 28 foot full size trailor and hooked it up to my 89 F-150 XLT Lariat 4X4 302- mazda 5spd long box. We loaded up the truck. The trailors foot stand wasn't moveable(ie it wouldn't retract of remove) it sat about two inches off the ground. Surprisingly the truck pulled it very well. I was in 5th gear doing 45 and it could have gone faster. I surely underestimated my engine. Steering was interested, seeing as how I could have lit up the stars with my headlights! so I stayed about 30 mph most of the time. After I dropped the truck and trailor off, the truck practically accelerated to Mach I, or at least it felt like it. So only about two months later my tranny crapped out, is that a surprise? I wish I had a ZF. Well, thats my story
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