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Forum: Shopping Escape 04-23-2014, 09:26 PM
Replies: 60
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Posted By Jim Bennett
Both trucks with purpose. I love my 350 diesel...

Both trucks with purpose. I love my 350 diesel for work. BUT, no way would I want it to be my tow for a 5.0 where I would be using it every time I went out.

Just realized a big benefit for a...
Forum: Shopping Escape 04-22-2014, 08:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,901
Posted By Jim Bennett
The ultimate ideal. Tough to get everything, but...

The ultimate ideal. Tough to get everything, but definitely something to strive for.
Forum: Shopping Escape 04-22-2014, 05:30 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,901
Posted By Jim Bennett
On the Fords F-150, adding the Heavy Duty Payload...

On the Fords F-150, adding the Heavy Duty Payload Package with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (and their other engines too) increases the payload, towing capacity and the GVWR substantially. That is, unless my...
Forum: Shopping Escape 04-22-2014, 08:30 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,901
Posted By Jim Bennett
Is there an idea weight percentage to be put on...

Is there an idea weight percentage to be put on the hitch? I know a bumper pull is 8-13%, give or take, but what is it for a 5.0?

Alf, it might be time to buy that scooter to mount on the rear. ;)
Forum: Shopping Escape 04-22-2014, 07:16 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,901
Posted By Jim Bennett
Using your numbers, you will only be adding 300...

Using your numbers, you will only be adding 300 lbs to the load (extra 150 from the trailer, and extra 150 from the hitch, plus it would be a better loading in the middle of the truck bed.

I would...
Forum: Shopping Escape 04-21-2014, 09:10 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,901
Posted By Jim Bennett
Curious as to the numbers here, both the expected...

Curious as to the numbers here, both the expected loaded weight of the 5.0, as well as the carrying/towing capacities of the truck. I don't know what the capacities of the Tundra is, but I sure would...
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