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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 11:37 AM
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Question Towing Specs

I've got an 02 Explorer XLT with the 4.0 SOHC. Wondering if anyone knows the towing capacity and tongue weight. I will upgrade the hitch to a class III so don't worry about the hitch set up.

I'm also only looking to tow a very short distance (no hwy driving or anything). This will be a 5 to 10 minute drive max (although up hill).

Thanks boys and girls !
 
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 11:42 AM
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Around 5k pounds with a hitch.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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Thanks ... that's about what I figured ...
 
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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 09:56 AM
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Shawn -

Actually, it's around 3500# if you have the small Class II 1 1/4" receiver, which means you don't have the tow package (no 3.73 LS rear gears, no oil cooler for the V6).

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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 10:03 AM
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Ahhh .... makes sense - thanks!
 
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