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TurnThePage
Jul 27, 2014Explorer
All you "half ton" nay sayers need to simplify your responses for us slow half ton drivers that think we can tow within our ratings, or maybe even a little bit above a couple of them once in a while. For instance, what exactly does that full floating axle that you always brag about really gain you? I'm guessing just longevity. But even then, axle failures are rather rare even when overloaded. I'm sure someone can chime in with lots of Youtube vids to prove me wrong, but the truth is we can all come up with Youtube vids to prove whatever we want.
Will a 5er throw a half ton all over the road? Is that the issue? Is it really just that it might wear out the truck a little sooner?
It's obvious at least one poster in this thread enjoys arguing and talking down to others, which renders his input less than worthless.
I'm thinking about moving up to a 5er, and am also wondering if I HAVE to have a 3/4 ton or above to tow, even though I could do it within the specs of a 1/2 ton.
Will a 5er throw a half ton all over the road? Is that the issue? Is it really just that it might wear out the truck a little sooner?
It's obvious at least one poster in this thread enjoys arguing and talking down to others, which renders his input less than worthless.
I'm thinking about moving up to a 5er, and am also wondering if I HAVE to have a 3/4 ton or above to tow, even though I could do it within the specs of a 1/2 ton.
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