i have a 2004 v-6 xls ex. i want to tow my 2300 pound car on trailer that weights 1200 pounds. i have no tow package but i do have a class 3 hitch. whats the worst that could happen by me towing my car 5 hours to a carshow?
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towing over limit
- Thread starter eddie baller
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tranny could go boom.. The weakpoint on the drivetrain is the 5r55w, they have a tendency to fail.. Usually servo bore failure, solenoids, etc but you are under the maximum weight load so you may be fine.
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It could have a 5r55s or w....
Your right at 3500 which is your limit...
I plan to tow around 6,000 total the max on a third gen (2wd v8) is 7,000...
I also have an external cooler and deep trans pan...
Your right at 3500 which is your limit...
I plan to tow around 6,000 total the max on a third gen (2wd v8) is 7,000...
I also have an external cooler and deep trans pan...
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That is right at your tow rating (3500 lbs). If it's just you, a little bit of luggage, and nothing else in the truck, you should be fine.
If you expect to do this a lot, you should install an aux trans cooler. If you expect to have any passengers or more cargo in the truck, you are overloading, and risking your drivetrain.
If you expect to do this a lot, you should install an aux trans cooler. If you expect to have any passengers or more cargo in the truck, you are overloading, and risking your drivetrain.
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