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11-16-2007, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDaddy6969

If you want an older pickup I recommend a '92 to '96 F-150 with the 4.9 I6 in it, better suited for pulling than the 302 IMO. I had a '94 and loved every second of it, its pulled great.

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My 94 I-6 was the best truck I ever had.

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11-17-2007, 02:33 PM

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The new Expeditions with 5.4 and 6 speed will tow it with no problems

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11-17-2007, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Monsta

This SUV should be able to tow that pontoon okay.

sure after u chip it and remove the cat,,,,

On a side note I had a I6 300 stick and a 400 v8 auto and for hauling or towing the 300 was better IMO perhaps not fatster but better overall.

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