does anyone know what a good way to increase a '96 4x4 f-150's towing compacity, easily

 

Buy an F-250. Sure, you can upgrade the springs so it won't sag as much. But, you'll still have F-150 brakes, transmission, engine, and rear end. All of which determine the towing capacity. Your max tow rating is already at about 6500-7000lbs, which is PLENTY for a 1/2 ton truck.

 

Add a leaf

 

add another leaf spring btw wat do u need to tow

 

supercharger

 

i need to tow a 8500-8700lb tractor

 

8500lb tractor + 2500lb trailer = 11,000 lbs. That's F-250/350 territory. Unless if you want to upgrade your springs, frame, axles, brakes, transmission, and motor.

 

yea, i guess ill have to look for an old cheap 250 or 350

 

i just looked at my owners manual (lol, for once), and my truck has the 3.55 rear end, with the 4.9L engine, and it says my total whatever is 7,800
which i dont think is took bad, if i could get another 3,000

 

as long as your not going uphill you'll be strait.i towed a 9,000lb excavator with a 3,000 lb trailer with my 4.2v6 auto and it did alright.

 

Towing overloaded is dangerous and illegal. Just because someone says they did something doesn't improve the lack of thinking going into their actions. Just start with enough truck and you'll be happier all around.

 

yea, i might be alright, but ill still keep looking for an old 250/350