Add one to enhance towing experience
I have a stock 2002 F150 with 4.6 engine. I am looking at using this as a towing vehicle for an ultra Lite ( targeting 3-4K dry wt camper). What add on would be recommended to enhance the towing exper...
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My old F150 with 4.6L engine had the tow package, which included the transmission cooler. I added a second one anyhow. I think it was a waste of money, and didn't improve anything.
A weight distributing hitch with sway control is not strictly necessary but can vastly improve your towing experience. The truck will likely behave much nicer.
Assuming your truck has the OEM style P rated tires, airing them up to their max PSI usually improves control (a lot!). At the weights you're looking at, you probably don't need to worry about upgrading to LT tires, which cost more, wear out faster, and make the ride harsher. Unless of course you are loading a bunch of stuff in the back of the truck.
I added a leaf spring to the rear of my truck, which helped too. I also ended up upgrading my gears from 3.55 to 4.10, which was the biggest improvement by far. It's expensive though, and your truck is kind of long in the tooth for those kinds of mods. If you're not in mountain country it's probably not that necessary either.
A weight distributing hitch with sway control is not strictly necessary but can vastly improve your towing experience. The truck will likely behave much nicer.
Assuming your truck has the OEM style P rated tires, airing them up to their max PSI usually improves control (a lot!). At the weights you're looking at, you probably don't need to worry about upgrading to LT tires, which cost more, wear out faster, and make the ride harsher. Unless of course you are loading a bunch of stuff in the back of the truck.
I added a leaf spring to the rear of my truck, which helped too. I also ended up upgrading my gears from 3.55 to 4.10, which was the biggest improvement by far. It's expensive though, and your truck is kind of long in the tooth for those kinds of mods. If you're not in mountain country it's probably not that necessary either.
