tow in near future

WIDTIO · Mar 5, 2009

hey guys just a quick question about towing.

So i will be helping my sis move soon about 300 miles one way. i will be using a u-haul 5x8 enclosed trailor which has a empty weight of about a 1000 pounds. i will be towing various bedroom stuff nothing to heavy. so idk total 1500 lbs? Also the bed of my truck will be filled with all sorts of female B.S. you know whatever it is that they have to have. Anyways to the point, i have the 4.0l with a manual and 33's with stock 4.10 gearing i believe. for all you experts out there is this going to be too much strain on clutch, driveline, axles, etc?

thanks in advance!

-david

Will · Mar 5, 2009

Yeah, you need a Powerstroke with 6" stacks, a chip and a bunch of upgrades for that. Your sister should be willing to pick up the tab for that.

Beanmachine7000 · Mar 5, 2009

Check what your GVWR in your book is and as long as you don't grossly exceed that you're cool...

Will · Mar 5, 2009

Beanmachine7000 said:
Check what your GVWR in your book is and as long as you don't grossly exceed that you're cool...

This is what you do, Bean?

The first thing is, GVWR isn't in your book. It's on the tag inside the doorframe.

The next thing is, it doesn't mean anything when you are talking towing. When you are talking towing you need the GCWR. That is in the owner's book. And it's 7,000#--maximum loaded weigh of truck and trailer combined. But, since he has 33"s it brings the gearing down to more like 3.55s and the GCWR should be adjusted down to 6,000#.

Last thing is, weigh it. You can drive onto to a CAT certified scale with a stick to push the button and then bring your $8 to the fuel desk and get your weight ticket.

Beanmachine7000 · Mar 5, 2009

Will said:
This is what you do, Bean?

The first thing is, GVWR isn't in your book. It's on the tag inside the doorframe.

The next thing is, it doesn't mean anything when you are talking towing. When you are talking towing you need the GCWR. That is in the owner's book. And it's 7,000#--maximum loaded weigh of truck and trailer combined. But, since he has 33"s it brings the gearing down to more like 3.55s and the GCWR should be adjusted down to 6,000#.

Last thing is, weigh it. You can drive onto to a CAT certified scale with a stick to push the button and then bring your $8 to the fuel desk and get your weight ticket.

That's what I meant (GCWR) it was 8am... Brain hadn't woke up fully yet... Actually I don't do that... i don't ever tow enough to have to look up my GCWR... :icon_thumby:

rusty ol ranger · Mar 5, 2009

He should be fine.

later,
Dustin

Will · Mar 5, 2009

Beanmachine7000 said:
That's what I meant (GCWR) it was 8am... Brain hadn't woke up fully yet... Actually I don't do that... i don't ever tow enough to have to look up my GCWR...

I guessed that.

I was mostly listing the steps one would take to follow your advice. It's a forum where you are supposed to learn stuff so if you weren't going to color the picture you drew, I felt obliged to.

85_Ranger4x4 · Mar 5, 2009

Will said:
Last thing is, weigh it. You can drive onto to a CAT certified scale with a stick to push the button and then bring your $8 to the fuel desk and get your weight ticket.

Grain elevators are free on Sunday during the off season (not fall). :icon_thumby:

fastpakr · Mar 5, 2009

rusty ol ranger said:
He should be fine.

later,
Dustin

Without a 2.9? I'm disappointed in you!
:beer:

Wicked_Sludge · Mar 5, 2009

its still a cologne.

a 3.0 would tow it with no problems. a 4.0 will be iffy

in all seriousness...my escort would tow the load your proposing. hook it up and dont give it a second thought :icon_thumby:

doorgunner · Mar 6, 2009

thanks for the stick-at-the-scales tip--I wanted to weigh my truck as-is (avatar) :headbang:

Wicked_Sludge · Mar 6, 2009

i usually use the scales at the local dump. the lady has never charged me to weight my truck (as long as i weight the same when i turn around and come back across

).

doorgunner · Mar 6, 2009

bring her a baconater & large soft drink next time-show yo love :headbang:

Wicked_Sludge · Mar 6, 2009

thats a good idea, maybe i will :icon_thumby:

WIDTIO · Mar 6, 2009

Will said:
This is what you do, Bean?

The first thing is, GVWR isn't in your book. It's on the tag inside the doorframe.

The next thing is, it doesn't mean anything when you are talking towing. When you are talking towing you need the GCWR. That is in the owner's book. And it's 7,000#--maximum loaded weigh of truck and trailer combined. But, since he has 33"s it brings the gearing down to more like 3.55s and the GCWR should be adjusted down to 6,000#.

Last thing is, weigh it. You can drive onto to a CAT certified scale with a stick to push the button and then bring your $8 to the fuel desk and get your weight ticket.

Thanks for the info I appreciate it! I mostly just dont want to burn up the clutch in the process. but it sounds like i'll be fine.

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