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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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tow package?

does anybody here know exactly what a "tow package" consists of, and what it originally came with? my 80' f-250 4x4 has one, and i was wondering what it improves. i also found out from ford that it came with a locking rear diff, that explains all the gravel it always digs up!
 
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 08:38 PM
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Hey, I have a 80 F250 4x4 too. As far as a tow package goes. I think it includes a auto trans cooler, lower gears, and a hitch. The only traction rear diff avalable was the Trac Loc (limmited slip).
 

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it has a extra cooling radiator,tranny cooler,tow hitch and wires and better tires.
 
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as well as anti-sway bars on some models.
 
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Dag nab it, when i made this i meant plow package, not tow package. does anybody know what a plow package consists of?
 
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Some of the same things. Bigger radiator, tranny cooler, and a Dana 50 front axle instead of the 44.
 
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i didnt think the D50 was available in the 80' model year? i never noiced my radiator was much bigger, oh well.
 
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Originally Posted by slash31938
Dag nab it, when i made this i meant plow package, not tow package. does anybody know what a plow package consists of?
Ain't that the big curved metal thing on the front that makes all those sparks when you drive on the pavement?
 
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yea, thats the thing im talking about, i dont think ill ever need one-o-dem here!
 
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