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Old 10-18-2010, 08:03 PM
mrmitch mrmitch is offline
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Default is it really a tow package?

how do i know if i have an actual tow package and not just a class iii hitch? And a tranny cooler?
It's a 2003 4wd 4.0L XLT "value package" thanks
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Old 10-18-2010, 08:06 PM
Fx4wannabe01 Fx4wannabe01 is offline
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Default Re: is it really a tow package?

Most if not all 98+ autos have a tranny cooler.

Does it have a hitch? Well.......you tell us. Does it have a frame mounted hitch under the rear bumper???
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Old 10-18-2010, 09:30 PM
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Default Re: is it really a tow package?

dude its a 4.0 youll have no problems..... us 2.3 guys should be more cautious....
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Old 10-18-2010, 09:42 PM
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Default Re: is it really a tow package?

if it has the class iii hitch and the wires then it has the towing package. if the wires are not there than it just has the hitch its not.
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Old 10-18-2010, 11:22 PM
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Default Re: is it really a tow package?

class II receiver hitch
pre wired for trailer towing
tranny cooler
if yes to all 3, then you have the towing package
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Old 10-19-2010, 10:38 AM
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Default Re: is it really a tow package?

I bought it used. It came with a class 3 under bumper hitch and four pin harness. thanks
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Old 10-19-2010, 10:41 AM
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Default Re: is it really a tow package?

I have a ball on the bumper and a 4 pin plug. I also got this used in 06
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