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What size truck would you recommend for towing a 36 Spectre cat on a triple axle trailer? A 1500 Dodge with a hemi wouldn't cut it, right?
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I think it would IF you
1) Upgrade the shocks and use a helper spring 2) Upgrade your front brakes at least 3) Go to a Class IV hitch 4) Do some engine mods-air filter, chip etc 5) The transmission is the weak link in that powertrain. Change to a stronger billet torque converter. 6. Change all fluids to synthetic if they're not already. |
Originally Posted by Catmando
(Post 3307592)
I think it would IF you
1) Upgrade the shocks and use a helper spring 2) Upgrade your front brakes at least 3) Go to a Class IV hitch 4) Do some engine mods-air filter, chip etc 5) The transmission is the weak link in that powertrain. Change to a stronger billet torque converter. 6. Change all fluids to synthetic if they're not already. |
A boat of that size and weight requires a 3/4 ton minimum for safe towing. Don't kid yourself by thinking that strengthening the drive train and going to synthetic fluids will change things. The frame, axles etc. on a 1/2 ton just aren't strong enough and will flex under the stress of the load leading to poor handling loss of control. I trailered my Formula 271 (7,000 lbs. on trailer with gear) for years with 1/2 ton Suburban and while it did just fine I noticed a world of difference when I went to the 3/4 ton configuration.
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Nevermind the Hemi isn't strong down low, but a 1500 is not near up to the task of safely towing a 36ft Spectre... you'd be white knuckling it.
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Originally Posted by mastercraft240
(Post 3307579)
What size truck would you recommend for towing a 36 Spectre cat on a triple axle trailer? A 1500 Dodge with a hemi wouldn't cut it, right?
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