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Jul 28, 2007 | 09:57 AM

wrenchturner

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From: shelocta, pa

towing

i have started towing a 5,500lb trailer it's an aluminum dual axle flat deck, with a boxing ring on it in pieces.

is there any conceren with the independent rear suspension? or axle setup on this truck. I have a 03 XLT FX4. It has 3.73 LS rear end with a 4R70w trans.

This a temporary tow vehicle till we get the retired bread truck on the road to haul it.

thanks

jason

Jul 28, 2007 | 10:40 AM

blkandchrome

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No worries, i have an 03 with 3.73 limited slip 5.4 and pull a toy hauler that weighs 5000 dry, then i add all my gear and kids stuff probably around 7000lbs. But i do use a weight distrabution hitch setup and the tounge weight is only 450lbs that kinda why i picked this pirtucular trailer because these vehicles will sag in the back. Sagging in the back is pretty much normal becuase of the soft suspension and soft ride in back. I pull just great up long hills could be better but im happy cus its stock no mods.

Jul 28, 2007 | 11:02 AM

wrenchturner

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i was more worried about the axle it self.

Power isn't an issue. we pulled the same trailer with my friends 03 f150 stx. 4.6 5 spd and it is a dog. they expy would pull the trailer and his truck no problems. And mines stock asweel. I really bought to pull a boat thet i plan to get so it should be a breeze compared to this trailer.

Jul 28, 2007 | 01:46 PM

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You won't have any problems, the truck is rated to tow more than the 5500 lbs your towing. I believe my 03 EB 4x4 is rated at 8950 lbs with I believe 500 tongue.