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Mar 19, 2005 | 09:43 PM

i82luz

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how much can I tow

hello I own a 97 psd I hall a12,000# camper. I have recently added 4,500# YJ to the mix.I do have the super chip instaled. It pulled the camper alone fine.Does anyone thanke I might be pushing it thanks.

Mar 19, 2005 | 11:05 PM

Bluesbandit

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If memory serves Ford's manual say's both the 3/4 and full ton 97 PSD (standard or automatic), with a 4.10, is factory rated for towing maximum of 14k. Chipped might make it easier and more fun, but I'd be careful and keep an eye on the guages esp. tranny temp. Someone correct me if I'm wrong here, going from memory.

Mar 19, 2005 | 11:35 PM

MRBASS

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Legally sounds like you'll be over your GVWR, However the truck will handle it with no problem i'm sure. Is that a slide in camper you have that weighs 12000lb? or you pulling a Travel trailer\camper that weighs 12000lb and the 4500lb YJ too? Sounds like either way you'll have a gross weight somewhere around 23000lb?

Mar 19, 2005 | 11:43 PM

96 joe

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i have a 96 that i use to tow about 16000 pounds with twice a week the truck and trailer combo on the scales is about 22700 with less than half a tank in the front the truck handles it fine but it doesnt like to stop it without alot of effort from the trailer also it likes to sway above 55 mph

Mar 20, 2005 | 08:36 AM

i82luz

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thanks for your info.Has any one added a intercooler to 97 psd and if so was it a big healp.thanks again

Mar 20, 2005 | 09:03 AM

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i helped my buddy do an intercooler. It does make a differnce and its not that hard but i dont think its really worth the money to put it on.

Mar 20, 2005 | 10:41 AM

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Your biggest issue is going to be stopping and going down long grades. I can tell you from personal experience that you'll warp your front rotors on the first large hill that you have to slow down on. It was a '95 F-250 pulling a just a little more than the truck was rated for. And that was with brand new brakes. They were smoking by the time I got pulled over. Now that I have an F-550, no problems at all. Very large 4 piston calipers on each wheel.