[Autox] (autox) Towing Upgrades

[Fetch, Brandon]

Seeing all the talk about towing reminded me of my recent trip through "towing
lane"...

I stumbled upon SCCAForums.com and they have a towing section with lots of
good tidbits (http://sccaforums.com/forums/70/ShowForum.aspx).

Anyway, Steve Hoelscher (that name rings a bell...) supplied enough data for
me to avoid any half-ton GM product like the plague.  He offered if I was
insisting on a GM product to be sure and get at least the 3/4 ton puppies as
their transmissions are seriously stronger/better/whatever than their half-ton
cousins.  His anecdote was from his trans repair shop owning days and he'd see
3-5 GM's per week needing full rebuilds, whereas the Dodge & Fords were 3-5
per month.  Of course, going with diesel from the outset would put you at the
top of the game regardless of what you're towing.

Since I was "only" towing a Spec Miata in an open trailer my requirements were
a bit lower than most which expanded my options considerably.

Between the Dodge or Ford products he indicated I couldn't go wrong with
either option but to be sure and get ones with the factory towing packages
(Class IV receiver, trans cooler, wiring...) as they have the rudimentary
accessories to assist with our greater (race car) towing requirements (300+
mile hauls, up/down terrain...)

I managed to find an '05 Expedition with the 5.4L and all the trimmings (no
Eddie Bauer for me thankyouverymuch!) and though it's only been 3-4k miles so
far on it (all towing mind you) I can say I'm pleased.

Good job on the 2500-series pick up with the bigger engine Phil...

L8R,
Brandon



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