1994 explorer towing
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1994 explorer towing
I have a 1994 explorer w/ the 4.0 v6 auto. i have the 41 axle (don't know what that means but it's on the door jam sticker). i would like to know what would safe towing be for my truck. my friend has a boat and we don't like using 2 vehicles for everybody and thought i could maybe do it. please let me know. THANKS
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uhh i think the boat weighs around 4400? possibly more. we use right now either his 1979 f250 or his dad's 2004 dakota w/ the 318. the '79 doesn't exactly get the best gas mileage w/ a lift and 33's. dad's truck is nice but wondering if the 4.0 would save us some $$$ on vehicle fuel considering the boat has a 50 gal. tank on it
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From: Lake Havasu City AZ
Off-hand I'd say no. I had an '02 XLT with the SOHC V6 (210hp) and tow package; with my 3780# rig (had it weighed) hooked on her tail plus 4 people and lotsa gear, she struggled even on moderate hills. After I traded for my '04 XLT with V8 and tow package, MUCH better. I assume the trailer has tandem axles; does it have surge or electric brakes?
Steve
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