Might be a dumb question, but how often do you plan on towing this boat? If it's once a month in good-weather months, why not just go to U-Haul and rent a 1/2 ton truck for the day? That would save you from modifying your 55, taking a huge safety risk, or buying another truck.

Last edited by Green_98; 02/20/2020 1:51 PM.

-Patrick
1953 Chevrolet 3100
261 / 4-speed / 4:11 / Commercial Red