If I have a 3/4 ton truck, with diesel engine, auto trans, if I upgrade my rear suspension by adding leaf springs and maybe airbag , would that also increase my towing capasity?
2007-04-19 12:36:33 · 4 answers · asked by Dennis E 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
heavy duty shocks bigger sway bar and you got it ,
2007-04-19 12:43:49 · answer #1 · answered by JT B ford man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A shorter rear gear will help the tow capacity, but will also hurt mileage and my mess up the computer (turning too many rpms for a given speed). I'm not sure if OBDII applies to trucks - you may want to check this. You should also add an additional transmission cooler - heat kills transmissions. The tongue weight may not change much, so stronger springs are probably not necessary, unless you're already sagging.
2016-05-19 01:41:47 · answer #2 · answered by virgina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put in a tranny cooler and separate trailer braking system will help increase capacity, make sure tires on truck are inflated to their max pressure.
2007-04-19 13:24:49 · answer #3 · answered by wheeler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should go to a leaf and spring rebuilder and let that company help you design the tow load you want.... it just might be that all you need a dually and that would make the 5th wheel run right for you ................
2007-04-19 12:43:40 · answer #4 · answered by XTX 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋