How much weight
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jp2005
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How much weight
How much can a 1968 Ford F250 pull? Weight? thanks
Thanks JP! Ms. Cordova is a factory 1969 Ford F100 Ranger with a 390, Front disc brakes, Cordova copper orange, behind the seat box
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Caseys71
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Re: How much weight
Well the GVW's for '68 2WD F-250s range from 6100-7500 lbs. and a '67 2WD F-250 Style-side has a curb-weight of 3815 lbs. meaning you can add an additional 2285-3685 lbs. Which I would translate into, 2285-3685 lbs. of tongue weight which is quite a bit of tongue weight or 2285-3685 lbs. of a load on the truck in total. You can determine your factory GVW by decoding your VIN. To decode your VIN go to this page: http://www.fordification.com/tech/VIN68.htm f
And for more info. on Curb Weights you can refer to this page: http://www.fordification.com/tech/dimensions.htm
And for more info. on Curb Weights you can refer to this page: http://www.fordification.com/tech/dimensions.htm
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16 years old with a 40 year old truck (well almost)
1971 F-100302, T-18 4 speed, 3:55 rear, & an Edelbrock sticker on the ashtray.
"Don't worry about what you become, just make sure that you're successful at what you do."- Mr. English
"Value what you DO have over that which you don't."- Forrestbump
"Wanting can sometimes be better than having, never stop dreaming... it's what keeps us all going."- Forrestbump
1984 Toyota 4x4: 22-R, 5-speed, 3" suspension lift, 35's and 5:29's
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flyboy2610
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Re: How much weight
Set up right, it could pull a box car! Getting the load moving isn't the issue. Getting it stopped is!
How good are your brakes? Will you be on any hills?
How good are your brakes? Will you be on any hills?
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Caseys71
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Re: How much weight
Good point flyboy! Stopping is definitely something to consider when towing any kind of load, that and knowing how your truck handles with the trailer behind it.
Casey
16 years old with a 40 year old truck (well almost)
1971 F-100302, T-18 4 speed, 3:55 rear, & an Edelbrock sticker on the ashtray.
"Don't worry about what you become, just make sure that you're successful at what you do."- Mr. English
"Value what you DO have over that which you don't."- Forrestbump
"Wanting can sometimes be better than having, never stop dreaming... it's what keeps us all going."- Forrestbump
1984 Toyota 4x4: 22-R, 5-speed, 3" suspension lift, 35's and 5:29's
16 years old with a 40 year old truck (well almost)
1971 F-100302, T-18 4 speed, 3:55 rear, & an Edelbrock sticker on the ashtray.
"Don't worry about what you become, just make sure that you're successful at what you do."- Mr. English
"Value what you DO have over that which you don't."- Forrestbump
"Wanting can sometimes be better than having, never stop dreaming... it's what keeps us all going."- Forrestbump
1984 Toyota 4x4: 22-R, 5-speed, 3" suspension lift, 35's and 5:29's
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jp2005
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Re: How much weight
Well im running brand new shoes in front and the back are in great shape to. I wont be on any hills all highway, also have 390 engine!
Thanks JP! Ms. Cordova is a factory 1969 Ford F100 Ranger with a 390, Front disc brakes, Cordova copper orange, behind the seat box
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cep62
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Re: How much weight
Tell us what you want to pull ,then we can give a more accurate answer.
What engine and tranny do you have ?
It's not how much it can pull .it's more about stopping and handling.
What engine and tranny do you have ?
It's not how much it can pull .it's more about stopping and handling.
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jp2005
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Re: How much weight
390 engine c6 trans, trailering a 69 f100
Thanks JP! Ms. Cordova is a factory 1969 Ford F100 Ranger with a 390, Front disc brakes, Cordova copper orange, behind the seat box
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Re: How much weight
If you're pulling often I'd think about trailer brakes and a tranny cooler.
if only a time or two, you should be fine.
if only a time or two, you should be fine.
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jp2005
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Re: How much weight
Thanks that helps!
Thanks JP! Ms. Cordova is a factory 1969 Ford F100 Ranger with a 390, Front disc brakes, Cordova copper orange, behind the seat box