Explorer Towing Package

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Apr 30, 2003 | 03:13 PM

RJR

Thread Starter

New User

Joined: Apr 2003

Posts: 15

Likes: 0

Explorer Towing Package

How can I tell if my Explorer has the 3.73 ratio rear end that typically comes with the towing package? Can someone tell me what code should be on the rear end tag to confirm it has the 3.73?

Apr 30, 2003 | 04:49 PM

mrshorty

Postmaster

Joined: Dec 2001

Posts: 3,742

Likes: 2

From: UT

Explorer Towing Package

The 2nd row on the diff tag will have the gear ratio listed first thing. 3 73 for a 3.73 open diff 3L73 for a limited slip differential.
I've heard that sometimes the initial 3 is missing (will just have 73)

May 1, 2003 | 12:54 AM

reberhardt

Elder User

Joined: Sep 2000

Posts: 580

Likes: 0

From: Kelseyville, CA

Explorer Towing Package

You can also look for the two-digit code under "axle" on the sticker inside your driver's side door jamb.

May 1, 2003 | 07:23 AM

RJR

Thread Starter

New User

Joined: Apr 2003

Posts: 15

Likes: 0

Explorer Towing Package

Thanks for the assisitance! I crawled under it last night and with your assistance and a trusty flashlight determined that it is a limited slip 3:73! Thanks again reberhardt and mrshorty!