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Jun 9, 2008 | 12:24 PM

03shadow350

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i have a 03 sd with the 5.4 motor cc with 3.73 gears on 35's. i want to tow my tt that will be loaded to about 6k lbs. should i put the stocks on or just leave the way it is? i have 75mile tow each way on flat land except a tunnel and two bridges.

Jun 9, 2008 | 12:57 PM

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Put the stock wheels on. A CC w3:73s, 35s and the 5.4l is not a good combo to have, performance wise. I would consider a regear with the 35s.

Jun 9, 2008 | 01:11 PM

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Your fine with the 35's. 7K isn't a huge load, you aren't going a great distance.

Just make sure you're tires are inflated properly and relax. You'll do fine.

Jun 9, 2008 | 01:37 PM

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I've towed a 23' horse trailer with two horses and tack with mine no problem. i'm running 34" on 20" wheels. 5.4 with 3.73's. i had to run with the o/d off most of time to keep it from shifting in and out.

Jun 9, 2008 | 09:39 PM

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Yes, you should turn the O/D off, but you'll be fine.

Jun 10, 2008 | 11:25 AM

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the temps are going to be in the mid 80's to low 90's when i will be towing this thursday and coming back sunday morning.so it is not worth swapping tires ? i just dont want to burn up the tranny.

Jun 10, 2008 | 11:59 AM

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No, with that load you'll be OK.

Keep an eye on your transmisssion temps, don't push it too hard and you'll be OK.

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Jun 10, 2008 | 01:39 PM

03shadow350

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going to bethpage up in urbanna va . very nice place to camp at, it has about 400 sites

Jun 10, 2008 | 02:14 PM

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Put the stock wheels on. A CC w3:73s, 35s and the 5.4l is not a good combo to have, performance wise. I would consider a regear with the 35s.

why is that not a good combo to have? ... have you driven one, or just going by what you've read on here.

im runnin the same combo as you, 2valver 04 with 33's ..not a problem with 10k 70 miles is no problem. enjoy your camping trip!

Jun 10, 2008 | 02:49 PM

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lets just get this out of the way. you need to sell your truck and get a deisel or a v10.
ok, now that it is said i would think you would be ok. turn off the overdrive and have fun camping

Jun 10, 2008 | 03:06 PM

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truck pulls fine with the stocks on it. i just need to get some time and $$ to get it done. then once i have gears no more problems i hope

Jun 10, 2008 | 03:38 PM

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truck pulls fine with the stocks on it. i just need to get some time and $$ to get it done. then once i have gears no more problems i hope

i know. i tow alot with mine and have no problems. but everytime there is a towing w/ a 5.4 question there are people that say that a 5.4 can't tow that and you need to get a deisel. i don't think that 3" taller tires are going to change it to much. you are not towing real heavy.
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Jun 11, 2008 | 11:10 AM

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the rpms between the two tire sizes is 145 rpms , is that a difference to worry about?

Jun 11, 2008 | 12:03 PM

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No. Seriously, make sure the tires are inflated properly, stop worrying about your truck and go camping.

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