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ToddD
Explorer
Oct 01, 2017

Educate me why GM 1 ton towing capacity is so much less

than current 1 ton Dodge and Ford. I figure better to ask here than in a specific GM, Ford, or Dodge forum. The power ratings are now all pretty much on par, so why is the GM rated so much lowe...
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pcm1959
Explorer II
Oct 13, 2017
A couple of observations about the Ford trucks: I have always noticed the Ford trucks are rarely towing any brand of fiver level. The Fords look to set higher, many have 20" wheels, and the beds are deep. All contributing to the fiver riding nose high.
In addition, the Ford looks to leave the factory level. So any load on it squats the rear end.

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