towing capacity
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towing capacity
i need to know what is the total towing capacity of a 1975 ford f-150 4x2 supercab with a 390 engine c-6 trans and 3.00 gears and are these trucks good for towing
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I always take into consideration how long of a distance I need to tow something.... if it's not that long of a trip I'll move anything my truck will get moving.... but I have a 78' 4x4 w/ a gutless 351M. and like was previously stated plan ahead and pay attention... just truck down the road like u know what ur doin and noone will bother ya. Just for instance.... My dad once pulled a loaded tractor trailer 10 miles weighing 76,000 lbs(broken driveshaft). He had a snow plow on the front of the truck for added weight for the traction to get it moving... but the ole' girl got er done. lol
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I have a owners manual for a 77 and it says the minimum axle required for towing would be 3.25 for the supercab. I know the 390 wasnt an option in 77 but the drive train was still the same.
I have used trucks with gears in the 2.73 to 3.25 gear range to tow with and have had no problems on short tows and keeping the GCVW under 7000 lbs.
I have used trucks with gears in the 2.73 to 3.25 gear range to tow with and have had no problems on short tows and keeping the GCVW under 7000 lbs.
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