07 2.3L Single Cab SAFE tow max?

[Z7What]

I have a my big F-150 if i need to tow(racecars, boats, lawn mowers, 4wheels, etc..) but lately i have been thinking about selling the big truck and paying alot of bills off, putting money away for the finace' and i honeymoon as well as putting a couple bucks in the bank. So with that being said i would install a tow hitch on the truck. Whats the safety weight i could tow? I do have drilled and slotted rotors to help with stopping and a rear sway bar as well to help handling.

Would adding a external tranny cooler be a wise choice as well?

BTW, i dont plan to tow cars with it cause i know thats unsafe im more concerned about boats and other items like that.

Wayne

 

[02RangerXLT]

It should say in your owners manual... you should be able to pull small boats fine, and lawn mowers. You should also be fine with a couple sport 4 wheelers, or one big utility 4 wheeler...

 

[exbass94]

Ford rates it at about 2100 lbs IIRC.

 

[strvger]

don't forget to check your rear axle ratio as that will tell you how easily it will tow that 2100#. and i would definitely add an auto tranny gauge for it's temp as well as a cooler if you'll be towing longer distances or heavier loads. just my $.02.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

The engine isnt really the problem, its the brakes.

You should be fine up to 3500lbs before it gets scary.

later,
dustin

 

[Mac]

The '03' 2.3L is only rated to 2300 lbs w/auto, regardless of gear ratio. Goes against what is said in previous years regarding the ratio, lower gears provided more torque. By all means, go with a good trans cooler.
Dave

 

[adsm08]

Start putting weight on the back until it feels unsafe. Then stop putting weight on it. That should be a good range.