CarlzExpedition
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Hey guys, Looking for some feedback and advice from experienced towers and gear-heads on a route I'm considering.
I bought a '19 XLT 4x4 202a (no HD tow package) last December on a great deal from the local dealer ($12k off msrp and 0% for 72mo).
I didn't think much about the towing because the boat I have is only about 25' 5k lbs fully loaded. I have towed it up and down a mountain already and it was worry-free.
We are now looking at a travel trailer, and the 6k lbs tow rating seems to be the difference between getting something a little too small, and something with enough space that we know we won't grow out of it quickly.
I checked with the dealer and they don't have the same specials on an expy with the tow package, and they won't give me anything for my 10mo old XLT. So it got me considering a couple modifications to my vehicle to make sure I can safely tow what I'm looking for. Since (from what I understand) there is not a difference in engine tuning, brake size, or tire rating, I figure it wouldn't require crazy modifications to get my 6k tow rating closer to the HD tow package rating.
Trailer I am considering: 7521lb Gross Weight (5380lb Dry, 2241lb cargo capacity), Hitch weight 621lb
This is what I'm considering doing as my own "HD tow package":
1. Researching changing differential gears to the same as the tow package: 3.73
2. Air Lift helper springs for towing
3. Trailer Brake Controller
4. Potentially adding heavier duty Radiator and a transmission cooler
I just started researching the details, and so far nobody has gears available for the '19 Expedition. I called a shop that sells gear sets for F-150's and they said they haven't had a chance to modify an expedition yet so they couldn't offer any advice.
I bought a '19 XLT 4x4 202a (no HD tow package) last December on a great deal from the local dealer ($12k off msrp and 0% for 72mo).
I didn't think much about the towing because the boat I have is only about 25' 5k lbs fully loaded. I have towed it up and down a mountain already and it was worry-free.
We are now looking at a travel trailer, and the 6k lbs tow rating seems to be the difference between getting something a little too small, and something with enough space that we know we won't grow out of it quickly.
I checked with the dealer and they don't have the same specials on an expy with the tow package, and they won't give me anything for my 10mo old XLT. So it got me considering a couple modifications to my vehicle to make sure I can safely tow what I'm looking for. Since (from what I understand) there is not a difference in engine tuning, brake size, or tire rating, I figure it wouldn't require crazy modifications to get my 6k tow rating closer to the HD tow package rating.
Trailer I am considering: 7521lb Gross Weight (5380lb Dry, 2241lb cargo capacity), Hitch weight 621lb
This is what I'm considering doing as my own "HD tow package":
1. Researching changing differential gears to the same as the tow package: 3.73
2. Air Lift helper springs for towing
3. Trailer Brake Controller
4. Potentially adding heavier duty Radiator and a transmission cooler
I just started researching the details, and so far nobody has gears available for the '19 Expedition. I called a shop that sells gear sets for F-150's and they said they haven't had a chance to modify an expedition yet so they couldn't offer any advice.