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YankeeBP
Explorer
Dec 05, 2013

Max Trailer Wt. Recommendations for F-150 5L or Eco/Boost

I am new to RV-ing and would like some candid advice from some of you experienced RV-ers. I am in the TV and TT research stage. I plan to do some long distance towing. For example, Chattanooga,...
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2112
Explorer II
Dec 10, 2013
You can have any reputable mechanic change out your gears to 3.73 at any time. Ford service can tell you the new tow number so call them to see what you will gain. However, this does not affect payload. I did that on my last truck. It went from 6500 to 7700 just by replacing the gear. The speedometer should have been a little off but I didn't notice.

I agree with you on the sound. The 5.0 has a nice tone when loaded up.

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