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Location: Lyons Oregon | My new rig is a 99 Ford F150 XLT Supercab 4x4 Off-road with a tow pkg automatic. It has a Triton 5.4L V-8 engine and a 3.73 limited slip rear end. This truck has a 4 pin trailer connection because all it ever towed was a tiny utility trailer. How do I tell if it has an actual factory installed tow pkg or something after market added on? I'm getting a brake controller installed. Any advice on brands or styles? I'll get a new connection installed too. I tow a Logan two horse straightload. My old Ford F150 was a 1986 302 V-8 manual that I bought new in 86 and it served me well. I don't haul that often and normally with just one horse for short distances. |
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Location: THE GREAT NORTHWET, OREGON(THE REAL GODS COUNTRY) | Most tow packages have a 4 and 7 pin plug. They are usualy next to the hitch. My new F350 had tow package,but no reciever. That was extra! |
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Location: Memphis, TN | I had (still have, hunting and fishing rig now) a '90 F150, 302 with tow pkg and it only had the 4 pin as well. I added the larger 7 pin RV electrical connector, but had all the mechanics ready for towing. I now have a '02 F250 with the 5.4 Triton. It has alot more power, you will like it. |
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Location: THE GREAT NORTHWET, OREGON(THE REAL GODS COUNTRY) | I drug out a brochure on My old 99 and it says.... For towing package includes,super engine cooling,HD battery 7 pin trailer wiring harness,classIII hitch,aux trans cooler,HD shocks. Opton code 535 max loaded trailer wt.Super cab 4x4 is 7600 |
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Location: Lyons Oregon | now that's what I call helpful! Thanks guys! I'm hoping my truck has all the extras that come with a tow pkg and all I'll have to ad is brake controller and the plug. I'll go look to see if I can find that code on it. I jumped at this truck a little too fast. Actually I was hypnotised by its looks, drawn to it like a bug to the zapper. "so shiny... ooh..." |
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Location: THE GREAT NORTHWET, OREGON(THE REAL GODS COUNTRY) | They call that a redneck lure (like fishen) We have all done that at least once! |
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triton 5.4L V8 advice wanted
