JASON HI, How's TO? 4.7, 355 gear - 4800
lbs 4.7, 392 gear - 5800
lbs 5.9, 355 gear - 4500
lbs 5.9, 392 gear - 6100
lbs
Dave & LYNN
Jason Bleazard wrote:
>
> Okay, I know this is a FAT (frequently argued topic), but we're trying to
> decide which engine we want in our new Quad Cab 4x4. The archive search
> engine doesn't seem to like searching for numbers (it tells me there have
> been zero articles posted to the DML matching the string "4.7"... that
> just can't be right).
>
> Anyway, this truck will be used for daily driving, highway traveling,
> camping, exploring, just generally taking us wherever we need to go.
>
> My first instinct is to go with the 4.7 for the gas mileage, and to avoid
> the standard belly pan gasket and pinging issues that plague the V6, 318
> and 360.
>
> The reason I'm thinking we might want the 360 (other than bragging
> rights) is that I was thinking about the possibility of getting a flatbed
> trailer and dragging my '95 Dak around on it. I haven't been able to
> find any towing specs on the 4.7 anywhere. This trailer idea isn't
> definite, just a possibility.
>
> Any other issues I'm not considering? Anyone know how much the 4.7 is
> rated to tow?
>
> Thanks,
> Jason
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