Another towing ? sorry

[Djsynystr]

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]

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]

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

 

[aldive]

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/showthread.php?t=127283&highlight=tranny+filter+relocation

Good luck ....

 

[Djsynystr]

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]

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]

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

 

[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.

 

[Albino 94LTD]

all in one

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

 

[aldive]

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.