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Hey guys , I haven't posted in awhile. I was wondering if anybody knows what the towing capacity of my 92 F150 is. My truck came from factory with the towing package already installed. I want to get a camper preferably a fifth wheel model and I am not sure if my springs will handle the weight? Any info would be greatly appreciated! Oh in case this matters and it probably will , my truck has the 5.0 with the E4OD!
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[QUOTE=mbaxter66]Hey guys , I haven't posted in awhile. I was wondering if anybody knows what the towing capacity of my 92 F150 is. My truck came from factory with the towing package already installed. I want to get a camper preferably a fifth wheel model and I am not sure if my springs will handle the weight? Any info would be greatly appreciated! Oh in case this matters and it probably will , my truck has the 5.0 with the E4OD![/QUO trTE]
I have a 1992 Ford Trailering Manual--let me know what ratio your rear axle has and what body you have--regular cab or super cab and if 4x4 or 4x2.
With this information I will tell you what Ford said back in 1992 is the trailering capacity of your truck.
I have a 1992 Ford Trailering Manual--let me know what ratio your rear axle has and what body you have--regular cab or super cab and if 4x4 or 4x2.
With this information I will tell you what Ford said back in 1992 is the trailering capacity of your truck.
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axle ratio
Hey guys I'm not real sure what my axle ratio is. My truck is a 4wd regular cab, it has the sway bar in back and quad shocks up front. Is there any place to find out my axle ratio other than the tag on the rears, it has been raining for a day or so and I really don't want to lay on the wet ground to find out.
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Originally Posted by mbaxter66
Hey guys I'm not real sure what my axle ratio is. My truck is a 4wd regular cab, it has the sway bar in back and quad shocks up front. Is there any place to find out my axle ratio other than the tag on the rears, it has been raining for a day or so and I really don't want to lay on the wet ground to find out.
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Originally Posted by mbaxter66
The tag on the pillar says axle 19 and springs D4L if this is any help
The minimum equipment required for trailers over 3500 pounds in a F150 is :Super Engine Cooling (two roll radiator core),Handling Package(quad front shocks and stabilizer bars ),and Trailer Towing Package (wiring and western outside mirrors) .
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Originally Posted by mbaxter66
Phoneman91 How do I know if I have the super cooling package
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Originally Posted by Conanski
Be aware that if you tow the limit with this truck, you have to do it in D, not OD, it will be SLOW, and will have extreme trouble climbing anything that looks like a hill.
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let us know what size fifth wheel you may be looking at. 7000lbs. would be pushing it, especially at this age unless meticulously maintained. however there are a lot of 4000 lbs. fifth wheels on the market in the last 20 years, and that truck in good running order should handle it well. I do it with a Mazda B4000. have been for 7 years now. another ranger owner is looking at a new or nearly new Rockwood 24 footer at around 4100 lbs.
In any event, make sure you give the truck a thorough going through, most notably the cooling system, make sure there is a sufficient auxiliary transmission cooler, and please inspect the trucks brakes INCLUDING RUSTY BRAKE LINES. I have seen many popped without warning when the extra load is on them. This is assuming you are going to install a good electric trailer brake controller.
My dad has been towing close to 4000 with a '93 E-150, auto, 3.55 rear, for 4 years now. 120k on the van. The trailer is 3175 dry. he is quite happy with the performance.
In any event, make sure you give the truck a thorough going through, most notably the cooling system, make sure there is a sufficient auxiliary transmission cooler, and please inspect the trucks brakes INCLUDING RUSTY BRAKE LINES. I have seen many popped without warning when the extra load is on them. This is assuming you are going to install a good electric trailer brake controller.
My dad has been towing close to 4000 with a '93 E-150, auto, 3.55 rear, for 4 years now. 120k on the van. The trailer is 3175 dry. he is quite happy with the performance.
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Ok, I have to ask. I tow on occasion with my 90' with the AOD about 3k lbs and have never taken it out of OD. Now, my transmission is modified and has a cooler and I have never experienced any problems gong up and down hills with the cruise on. The maximum towing limit is supposedly 5K lbs but, I have been to maybe 4K lbs. I have the dually for the "big" loads. So, am I doing something that's potentially harmful to my transmission by not taking it out of OD when towing? Just wondering.. Thanks..
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The lockup torque converter will be engaged when you're in OD. I think that this is the main problem. That and the tranny having to shift a lot more under load. It will constantly shift between 3 and 4 between going down hills, up hills, and anything in-between. Every time it shifts it has to pull itself out of lockup on the torque converter, and it has to do all of this under the 4k load. Overall it's a lot of stress on the tranny to tow in OD.
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Amish77, Thanks for the input. When towing with the cruise on I'm doing 60mph. When I do go up a small hill the truck will slow down to around 52 - 55 but, it doesn't down shift..at all. I understand what your saying .. if it starts to "hunt" then I could see where this could be problematic. So, it sounds like I'm ok for my situation at it appears that I not doing any harm to my transmission. Thanks..