towing capactiy

[zach103]

where can i find out the towing capacity of a 1993 Mark III F-150 .. i am looking to buy it but wanna make sure it can pull the boat

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: towing capactiy

http://www.google.com/search?q=1993...s=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

 

[sbbamafan]

Re: towing capactiy

It will depend on your 4WD or 2WD, engine, trans, drive ratio, cab/bed configuration.

 

[zach103]

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i tried google but couldnt find the exact model.. ill call the guy tomor for info.. what exactly do i need to find out. other than the ones stated above?

 

[25thmustang]

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It's the 17'er in your signature and avatar?

Any F150 would tow that without knowing it's back there.

 

[zach103]

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yes sir.. we moved it today just to get the tires moving.. and my buddy used his newer dakota.. he said it felt just like his 2000lb landscaping trailer.. here is the picture of the truck.. not a good pic.. but all i have.. i figured it would probably need bigger suspension in the back...

 

[jtexas]

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This is a trick question, right? What am I missing here? Nothing light enough to be carried on a single axle trailer will be anywhere close to the towing capacity of any F150.

This is what that truck was designed for. Unless the suspension is faulty, why replace it?

 

[dave11]

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I'm with jtexas.

 

[25thmustang]

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Alright if I could upload pics from my phone to the net I would show you a photo of my dads 95 F150. We hitched it to my 27' IMP (9000-10000# set up) and it didn't bottom out the suspension. Moved the boat around the yard, with no trailer brakes and had no issues even stopping it down hill on gravel. His truck sits like yours, and with that set up it was squatting but not on the bump stops...

I think some people underestimate their vehicles. It's better to be that way, but any puck up truck would tow that boat without question.

 

[25thmustang]

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Alright, that was easier than I thought... to put to rest ANY concerns you had with your suspension, take a look and decide if your 17 footer is gonna be an issue.

 

[zach103]

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um ya i doubt ill have any trouble after that picture lol.. only thing i worry bout now is parts going on it..

 

[zach103]

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so im guessing any v6 truck would have no problem pulling mine. right?

 

[jtexas]

Re: towing capactiy

Well, let's just say most any half-ton pickup. Just based on the single-axle trailer. Anything else you'd want to know the weight of the rig and the capacity of the vehicle.

BTW, the bumper will only have to bear 5 to 7% of the weight.