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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 04:02 PM
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Checking Vin for Towing Package?

Is there a code in the vin for heavy duty towing package? I have 94 f150XL 2wd that I have towed with a lot (150+kmiles)and I was curious if I have a towing package. I have 3.55 gears and 5 leaf springs in the rear. If I remember correctly it says 6250gvw in the door jam. Thanks
 
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 01:17 AM
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Options aren't encoded in the VIN. Does it have a tranny cooler? A limited slip rear axle?
 
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 07:37 AM
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It has a huge B&M tranny cooler but I dont know if there was a factory cooler or not, No limited slip.
 
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Without the limited slip, I would say probably not. Usually the tow package included a tranny cooler, an LS axle, and a larger radiator. As long as you're not overheating the engine or tranny, I wouldn't worry about it.
 
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mine came with a tranny cooler, larger radiator, and a 6 quart oil pan but it doesn't have a limited slip. is the 6 quarts what all you guys have or is that part of a tow package.
 
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An oil change requires 6 quarts in my truck. Im going to check my radiator to see what size it is. would it be 3 core? it seems as if i have half a towing package so far. lol
 

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