Choosing Gasoline or Diesel Powered?
I realize that this is a long thread but if you are pondering the Gasoline versus a Diesel based on power consideration or are wondering about adding an after market performance enhancing kit to a Gas...
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wxsby wrote:NO!! Towing capacity is set by the manufacturer of the completed vehicle. By Federal law they are the only ones that can change the ratings. You can change the ease with which it tows that weight by adding aftermarket items but it still doesn't change the ratings.
We are only a year or so away from making this decision so thank you, Johnny, for some great info. A major wish is to be able to tow more weight. But it's my understanding the towing capability depends on a lot more than power and tranny capability. If I were to go with a new 34' or so Ford V-10 with two or three slides and add Banks to the rig, would it increase my towing capacity to anywhere near that of a similar FRED? Or a DP?
