Dec-24-2013 08:17 PM
Dec-29-2013 02:45 PM
Dec-29-2013 05:48 AM
kgg402 wrote:
You should look at suspension options . load distribution hitch maybe air bags sway control. Tire ratings. Trailer brakes a must. Your pulling power is not going to be your issue . control is going to be major issue. A half ton truck without suspension modification. You will be looking at the stars and swaying all over the place.
Dec-28-2013 08:26 PM
kgg402 wrote:
A half ton truck without suspension modification. You will be looking at the stars and swaying all over the place.
Dec-28-2013 04:52 PM
Dec-28-2013 04:41 PM
Dec-28-2013 04:32 PM
jerem0621 wrote:rubsal70 wrote:
Guys Merry Christmas again. Thank you all for the info that y'all have given me. As of right now it looks like I'll be changing to 3.73 gears. I also will be adding a transmission cooler to it. What else would I need. The way we camp with the family is we just take clothes, cooler and some gear. It never totals 500 lbs of cargo. Besides the cooler what else do y'all recommend. My truck is not a 4x4 so only rear axle change would be needed. I do plan on getting a WD with sway control and obviously brake control for the trailer. Do I need to upgrade brakes to my truck also? I appreciate the info. I'm a little confused but to me it makes sense that changing gears will add max tow as per manual and like others have confirmed. To the person who posted the video to me and like someone said it doesn't look stressed. Any one else have any more advice please let me know. I will try to make a decision in the next week or two
Thanks
Here is a thought... Instead of 3.73 why not go to a 4.10 now. The cost is the same and you should not notice much difference between the two in daily driving. However, towing will be much nicer with the 4.10.
Thanks
Dec-27-2013 12:06 PM
Dec-27-2013 09:48 AM
Dec-26-2013 07:50 PM
Dec-26-2013 07:48 PM
rubsal70 wrote:
Wmoses actually I have a 4speed.it's a 4.8 v8 truck. Is that going to be a problem?
Dec-26-2013 07:02 PM
Dec-26-2013 07:01 PM
Dec-26-2013 06:56 PM
OpenRangePullen_Ford wrote:
4.8 V-8 with a 4-Speed(?), Thats a lot of work on the engine and Trans, think above the new rear end and consider a new tow vehicle. Here's a video I found on YouTube with a 1500 4.8 pulling a 4700 pound TT, Seams stressed out even with 4700 pounds 2011 sierra 4.8 towing 23 Foot RV
Good Luck you'll need it :S
Dec-26-2013 05:22 PM
gmw photos wrote:
So bottom line is, it sounds like you are pretty happy with your set up ?