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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 07:07 AM
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Question Axel Code

I'm trying to find the tow range on a 99 F150 I bought used. The Axel code from the door sticker is 27. The engine is a 6 cylinder. Is it a 3.31 or 3.55?
 
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Hi J and welcome to FTE

Axle code 27 is 3.31, non-limited slip.
How much are you planning on towing with it?
 
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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 06:37 AM
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Axel code

I occasionally tow a 4 wheeler on a 5X8 utility trailor and this looks to be ok. My real need was to see if I could pull a car hauler and a classic car restoration project, which will likely exceed the weight suggested. Most 18 foot haulers look to be 2,000 lb and the car will run 3000. The max on the 4.2 V6 is listed as 4600lb. for the 3.31 axel.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 08:57 AM
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What type of car are you restoring?
Is towing it a one time thing?
 
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