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DaGuru · 05-13-2010, 12:53 AM

I don't forsee an f-150 ever being able to safely tow 10K LBS. It simply doesn't weigh enough and doesn't have the driveline or suspension for it. However, I have heard a similar story from Ford - it was from one of their product managers at the car/truck show a couple years ago that was here in Houston when I was drueling over the Super Chief.

Ford F-250 Super Chief Tri-Flex Fuel Pickup Truck

The story I heard was the engine would be strong enough for the larger trucks.

I also liked this one: 2000 GMC Suburban with VW 1.9l DI diesel - TDIClub Forums A VW TDI engine powering four electric motors in a GM Suburban was the winner (if I recall correctly), looks like the original site is no longer around.

05-13-2010, 12:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
DaGuru EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Houston TX Posts: 23 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	I don't forsee an f-150 ever being able to safely tow 10K LBS. It simply doesn't weigh enough and doesn't have the driveline or suspension for it. However, I have heard a similar story from Ford - it was from one of their product managers at the car/truck show a couple years ago that was here in Houston when I was drueling over the Super Chief. Ford F-250 Super Chief Tri-Flex Fuel Pickup Truck The story I heard was the engine would be strong enough for the larger trucks. I also liked this one: 2000 GMC Suburban with VW 1.9l DI diesel - TDIClub Forums A VW TDI engine powering four electric motors in a GM Suburban was the winner (if I recall correctly), looks like the original site is no longer around.