Another towing ? sorry

Djsynystr · 06-28-2008, 04:24 PM

I have a 97 AWD 4.0L SOHC with a factor trans cooler in front of the radiator as well as the radiator one. class 3 hidden hitch and a 3.55 rear. i have a small 4 by 8 covered utility trailer i use for my gig equipment. total loaded is 3500 or less. i have done some searching on here and have found different things regarding towing so maybe someone can chim in. will this be a problem towing with my explorer with what's in it now. thanks in advance.

Essex4x4 · 06-28-2008, 09:30 PM

No you will not have any problems, your hitch is rated to 5,000 lbs, the trans cooler although not needed due to the weight of the trailer will help.

*Albino 94LTD* · 06-29-2008, 09:11 AM

You'll feel a lot better about towing if you install a tranny temp sensor and guage.

aldive · 06-29-2008, 11:10 AM

I definitely agree on the transmission temperature gauge.

Also, I recommend an additional ATF cooler ( use a staked plate style ). Take a look at mine at http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...ter+relocation

Good luck ....

Djsynystr · 06-29-2008, 11:52 AM

yeah i actually bought a trans cooler before i noticed it had the add on. i was going to install that soon. was also looking into the trans temp gauge. where did you get your guage housing and what are some brands that i can look into. i see some people have the filter/temp combo going on and others just a guage. i looked on ebay but only found guages non really with the sensor and housings.

*Albino 94LTD* · 06-29-2008, 12:25 PM

Summitracing.com I think it was about $100 to my door. The guage pod is for a Ranger, you won't find a lisitng for an X

aldive · 06-29-2008, 12:42 PM

I am quite fond of my digital tranny temperature gauge. Its a Dakota Digital ( http://dakotadigital.com/ ).

Djsynystr · 06-29-2008, 04:14 PM

when you buy the gauges do they usally come with the sensor/sending unit or is that something else i have to buy? thanks for the help so far.

*Albino 94LTD* · 06-29-2008, 04:58 PM

Mine had everything except the A pillar pod. That was $21 plus shipping

aldive · 06-29-2008, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Djsynystr

when you buy the gauges do they usally come with the sensor/sending unit or is that something else i have to buy? thanks for the help so far.

It depends on the manufacturer. If not packaged with the instrument, it will be available from the company.

06-28-2008, 04:24 PM	#1
Djsynystr Wannabe Elite Explorer Bethlehem 1997 4 Door AWD Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 31 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Another towing ? sorry I have a 97 AWD 4.0L SOHC with a factor trans cooler in front of the radiator as well as the radiator one. class 3 hidden hitch and a 3.55 rear. i have a small 4 by 8 covered utility trailer i use for my gig equipment. total loaded is 3500 or less. i have done some searching on here and have found different things regarding towing so maybe someone can chim in. will this be a problem towing with my explorer with what's in it now. thanks in advance.

06-28-2008, 09:30 PM	#2
Essex4x4 Wannabe Elite Explorer SoCal Newbury Park 2006 4x4 XLT 4.6L V8 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,684 Vehicle Specs	No you will not have any problems, your hitch is rated to 5,000 lbs, the trans cooler although not needed due to the weight of the trailer will help. __________________ James Brantley Gilbert - Country Must Be Country Wide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8peBU...feature=relmfu With the aerodynamics of a brick and the fuel economy of the space shuttle it makes me smile and brings the power on. Love it!!

06-29-2008, 09:11 AM	#3
Albino 94LTD Prepping for Moab '13 Newcastle Wa White 94 Limited Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 3,325 Vehicle Specs	You'll feel a lot better about towing if you install a tranny temp sensor and guage. Attached Images __________________ The Crumudgeon Some engine thingy's, some suspension thingy's, some interior thingy's and some thingy's powder coated by Turdle Shell Powder Coating I've been busy

06-29-2008, 11:10 AM	#4
aldive Elite In Memoriam 1999 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 25,271 Vehicle Specs	I definitely agree on the transmission temperature gauge. Also, I recommend an additional ATF cooler ( use a staked plate style ). Take a look at mine at http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...ter+relocation Good luck .... __________________ Al Franklin My truck My Quest for 30 RIP Al Franklin! 1947-2010. Gone but not forgotten! :(

06-29-2008, 12:25 PM	#6
Albino 94LTD Prepping for Moab '13 Newcastle Wa White 94 Limited Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 3,325 Vehicle Specs	Summitracing.com I think it was about $100 to my door. The guage pod is for a Ranger, you won't find a lisitng for an X __________________ The Crumudgeon Some engine thingy's, some suspension thingy's, some interior thingy's and some thingy's powder coated by Turdle Shell Powder Coating I've been busy

06-29-2008, 11:52 AM	#5
Djsynystr Wannabe Elite Explorer Bethlehem 1997 4 Door AWD Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 31 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	yeah i actually bought a trans cooler before i noticed it had the add on. i was going to install that soon. was also looking into the trans temp gauge. where did you get your guage housing and what are some brands that i can look into. i see some people have the filter/temp combo going on and others just a guage. i looked on ebay but only found guages non really with the sensor and housings.

06-29-2008, 12:42 PM	#7
aldive Elite In Memoriam 1999 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 25,271 Vehicle Specs	I am quite fond of my digital tranny temperature gauge. Its a Dakota Digital ( http://dakotadigital.com/ ). Attached Images __________________ Al Franklin My truck My Quest for 30 RIP Al Franklin! 1947-2010. Gone but not forgotten! :(

06-29-2008, 04:14 PM	#8
Djsynystr Wannabe Elite Explorer Bethlehem 1997 4 Door AWD Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 31 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	when you buy the gauges do they usally come with the sensor/sending unit or is that something else i have to buy? thanks for the help so far.

06-29-2008, 04:58 PM	#9
Albino 94LTD Prepping for Moab '13 Newcastle Wa White 94 Limited Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 3,325 Vehicle Specs	all in one Mine had everything except the A pillar pod. That was $21 plus shipping __________________ The Crumudgeon Some engine thingy's, some suspension thingy's, some interior thingy's and some thingy's powder coated by Turdle Shell Powder Coating I've been busy