69Mach1
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- Florida Panhandle
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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2016 XLT & 2010 Mustang
2016 XLT FWD 3.5L, started getting clicking noise when turning right, sometimes. So looked at pricing new front axles thinking CV joints are aging (94K on clock). I noticed there are different axles for with or without trailer towing package. I do not have the package but wondered what the difference was, and if they are interchangeable? One brand at Rock Auto says theirs will fit with or without trailer towing package. All other brands list separate shafts for towing or not. So I assume the splines are the same. Maybe with towing is maybe just stronger?
Short version. I'm wondering if the towing version fits non-tow package Explorers, why not order the shafts for towing and assume it is stronger?
Short version. I'm wondering if the towing version fits non-tow package Explorers, why not order the shafts for towing and assume it is stronger?