Acdii wrote:
Seems like a bit overkill considering I tow a 7700# GVWR trailer with an F150 Lariat. If there are future plans to upgrade to a 5th wheel, then I can see it, but just seems to be more truck than actually needed. Will it also be a daily driver or a garage queen when not towing? Take into account the non towing uses of it as well.
Those old iron pushrod engines are good motors, outdated, but good, reliable. Don't think you should have to worry about the engine. What about the transmission?
Yeah, I was hoping for a little more truck than needed so that in the future if we plan to make trips to or over the mountains it would be capable or if we chose to upgrade to something a little larger. For now though, it'll mostly be used for towing and a little bit around town. Probably won't put more than 4-5k miles a year on it. The transmission that comes with the 6.0l is the 4R80E which is supposed to be a good transmission, good for towing which will be nice to have. It's not the nice Allison that comes with the 8.1L but still a good transmission.
