1/2 ton truck towing question
I am looking for a toy hauler to put a golf cart in. I’ve seen a few but they will be about 10,000 pounds after everything is loaded. Current tow capacity on the truck is 9300lbs. With GVWR @ 7,000lbs...
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One component everyone forgets (most at least) is that if this TV has an automatic...is that the thermal system is designed for published ratings...plus some level of margin (safety factor) for longevity up to and just past ratings
Mainly the TC (torque converter) and that is where most all of the heat of any automatic is generated...shearing the fluid
Be sure to check your cooling system is up to spec and if you can, increase the fan clutch from OEM (except HD trucks) to a HD fan clutch or even Severe Duty fan clutch. Just helps reject the added amounts of heat (BTU’s) for the radiator to reject
Plus consider adding ‘another’ external aux ATF cooler & an electric fan if you have room/inclination.
Also, a fresh charge of synthetic ATF would help
Mainly the TC (torque converter) and that is where most all of the heat of any automatic is generated...shearing the fluid
Be sure to check your cooling system is up to spec and if you can, increase the fan clutch from OEM (except HD trucks) to a HD fan clutch or even Severe Duty fan clutch. Just helps reject the added amounts of heat (BTU’s) for the radiator to reject
Plus consider adding ‘another’ external aux ATF cooler & an electric fan if you have room/inclination.
Also, a fresh charge of synthetic ATF would help
