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Old Apr 6, 2001 | 11:36 AM
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I have a 1986 F-150 exten cab, 5.0, auto, 4WD it's stock except K&N filter. My question is can this truck handle pulling a trailer with a Nissan, Altima all the time? Can it be beefed up to handle it? If so how?

Do I need to look for a F-250?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2001 | 03:16 PM
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I tow all the time using various trucks with either six or
V-8 engines and would advise you install a tranny cooler, lot cheaper than a re-build. Also, I'd change the tranny filter more often, and I always put in a quart of Lucas for good luck.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2001 | 05:56 AM
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