2001 Ford F-150 safe towing capacity
Hello foks first time post, I would appreciate any help I can get. I have a 2001 Ford f-150, 5.4L Supercab,4X4, 3.55 LS axle. GVWR is 6500 lbs, Front GAWR 3600 lbs Rear 3550 lbs, factory hitch. I...
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These replies are kind of surprising me, indicating that maybe I can tow more than I expected. Most of the TT's I've been considering have been around 4500lbs dry weight, around 25" long. A few questions: how much does the axle ratio affect towing and is it something that can be changed without swapping for a new axle? and how does that affect gas mileage? Finally I suppose I would need to get a weight distribution hitch also. Thank you for your help!
