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    03 HD...Can it pull a 10K lb and trailer out??

    Can my 03 Stock HD pull a 10K pound boat and triple axle trailer out of a boat ramp???

    Provided I put a hitch kit on????


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    it will but probably not a good idea

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    not sure about towing and weight as I really don't tow anything, but I would also look into getting helper air bags

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    I wouldn't even try that. That is more than twice the listed towing capacity, and even if you put rims and tires that are rated for it, it cannot be good for the truck. Tires would probably spin on the ramp anyways.

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    10K, you need a 3/4 ton or better to pull that monster. I have an 03 HD and pull a aluminum trailer and car. It puts me right at 4.5K. With the lowered suspension and tire setup, I agree with Grey Wolf. Don't even try it!

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    Since we're on the topic of towing... can my 03 tow a 2500lb+ trailer Audi S4??

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    Quote Originally Posted by PilotA3XX
    Since we're on the topic of towing... can my 03 tow a 2500lb+ trailer Audi S4??
    Most likely if you still have the stock susp and aren't lowered and you don't drive it in stop and go traffic. The S4 prob comes in around 3800 lbs or so (maybe less). You would be best to get some tires rated for that weight and take it pretty easy. It's not the engine and transmission you have to worry about as the T is heavy duty, and the engine has plenty of power. Just make sure the tongue weight doesn't exceed the rating. I wouldn't want too much more weight on there though.

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    LMAO....

    Id rather see you borrow my HD Super Duty than hurt one of your F150s....
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    Quote Originally Posted by alxford
    Can my 03 Stock HD pull a 10K pound boat and triple axle trailer out of a boat ramp???

    Provided I put a hitch kit on????


    Alex

    no.

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    I think that's too heavy for the suspension. If the ramp is not slimey the truck has plenty of power to pull the weight. I wouldn't recommend experimenting with your truck & boat.

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    Quote Originally Posted by veronese1
    LMAO....

    Id rather see you borrow my HD Super Duty than hurt one of your F150s....

    Ok I thought not. But I was asking regular truck owners and not the one's that KNOW like on here.

    Sooooooo an F250 Harley should be able to then right???

    I think I'm trying to find a reason to trade up

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    lol....

    Not a reason to trade up... A reason to add another!

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    Once ... I repeat, ONCE ... while my 350 was in the shop, I used the H-D to tow a Class IV flatbed (made for hauling small backhoes) weighing 2,350 with an E-Z Lift load-leveling system (10K lbs) and anti-sway. The hitch set-up itself weighs 150 lbs. I towed a '35 Packard Super Eight sedan (4,500) for approximately 22 miles to my brother's shop. I had Belltech 2" shackles on the H-D. Bottom line? ... I was pulling 7K and was on the bump-stops virtually all the way even with the 10K lb. load-leveler set-up! Plenty of power but will NEVER do it again! H-Ds are not/were not meant to be a "prime-hauler"!
    Last edited by '02 H-D #677; 11-19-2006 at 03:19 PM.

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    Ok, I Will Chime In....

    Before I Had My 350 Harley, I Towed My Lightning (4,230 lbs) On A Tandem Trailer (2,200 lbs) Behind My Daughter's Lightning. It Went Ok, And I Did Not Have A Torsion (Ez Lift Assist). I Know There Are Other Guys In The NLOC Who Have Done The Same.

    But, (And Here Is The But) I Agree About The Wheel Tire Combo On The Harley Being Possibly Ill Suited For The Task. The Real Test Would Be To Hook It Up, With What Ever Hitch / Assist Combo You Might Have, Then Go Put The Back Axle On The Scales And See What Kind Of Weight You Are Putting Down On The Ground. If It Is Even Close (Like 750 lbs To The Weight Limit Of the Rear Axle Tire Combo,) I Woulkd Be Nervous......

    Because The Rule Of Thumb Is To Never Exceed Your Tire/Wheel Rating !!

    Just My .02

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    How to make your 03 pull 10,000 Lbs

    These are the parts, helper spring from Active Suspension, rear end girdle from TA Peformance, flash tuner from DiabloSport with a custom tune for towing, FIPK cold air kit from K&N, 4Lb pulley (usually 9"), drilled and slotted rotars for stopping power, class #3 hitch, and fully inflated Goodyears. I pull my horse trailer loaded, no problem at 10,570 Lbs.

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