How much can I really tow safely

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jkayca

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I have a 2017 Limited. Manual states it can pull 9000 lbs but can it really do this safely without upgrading the transmission coolers and installing a WDH?

What's the closest you would go without modifying the truck?

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I feel like most install a WDH when getting up there weight/size wise as it just flat out improves safety even if you aren't trying to max it out. I can't say I've seen too many posts they upgraded the cooler, it should be sufficient unless we are talking long uphill grades and to determine the true need you're going to need a gauge/tuner to read out Temps and see how it performs.

I've personally never needed to tow beyond 5k lbs in my 2003. It handled it no problem in stock form aside from the old 5.4's lack of power while winding up the road from the lake, no issues temp wise. It's not a 3rd gen but you should be equipped to handle as much as mine being the same ratings and considerably more power and a couple extra gears to help out.
 

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The limited model has the HD towing package, so I wouldn't worry about bigger coolers or anything. People have been using a WDH when towing heavy though.
 

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The limited model has the HD towing package, so I wouldn't worry about bigger coolers or anything. People have been using a WDH when towing heavy though.

Not all limited’s have HD Tow. It had to be ordered that way, it is not a given.


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I at least know that the 5.4s in the EL/L versions have the 3.73s and heavy duty tow package. Not sure how that translates for the 15-17s but I would assume similar. Which wheelbase do you have?


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I have the HD towing package. I'm pretty sure it was standard equipment on the 2017s up here in Canada. I'm trying to size a utility trailer to the truck not size the truck to the trailer if you get what I'm saying.
 

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