I would like to increase my towing capacity on my V6 XLS 3.55 axle Explorer that currently is about 3500lbs. In the manual with the V6, auto tranny, and the 3.73 rear end, the towing capacity is 5900lbs. I wanted to just simple enough change the gear out, however they say it will throw off the spedometer. I've called the Ford help line, (they dont know anything and refer me to the dealer). I've called several dealers and they wont touch changing the rear end.....

Oh and about that factory hitch thats installed in the bumper. Do I remove that and add the bigger hitch or do you just mount the other below it?


**Please help if anyone knows how I can increase my towing capacity to tow my new boat**

Thanks,

Dan