My old XLT 2wd 5.0L is beginning to nickel and dime me with repairs. I sometimes tow an RV, so I need a V8. I am looking at a gen4 as a replacement. When looking online, the few with a V8 mention 3.55 gears. Many don't mention anything, just a VIN. Is there a way to tell the rear gears by the VIN? My 96 has 3.73 gears (D4 inside the door) and I don't know if 3.55 will hack it with the RV.
I have read a lot of posts that if the hitch is 2 inch, it has the tow package. I want something more definitive than something like that. Anyone can put on a different hitch. The rear gears are my concern. It was key on my 96.
Also, are the Gen 4 trans as good as the 4R70W or better?
Repairs made in the past two years:
Radiator,water pump,hoses
AC compressor
Alternator
Front Cover
Rear wheel bearings
MAF sensor
EGR circuit
CMP sensor
I have read a lot of posts that if the hitch is 2 inch, it has the tow package. I want something more definitive than something like that. Anyone can put on a different hitch. The rear gears are my concern. It was key on my 96.
Also, are the Gen 4 trans as good as the 4R70W or better?
Repairs made in the past two years:
Radiator,water pump,hoses
AC compressor
Alternator
Front Cover
Rear wheel bearings
MAF sensor
EGR circuit
CMP sensor