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Trailer Tow Pkg (53A) vs Max. Trailer Tow Pkg. (53c)

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Old 03-09-2018, 01:41 PM
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I have a 2018 F150 3.5 L Ecoboost, 6900 GVWR pkg, with 53 A trailer tow pkg. Dealership has added every extra in max towing pkg apart from upgraded rear bumper and engine oil cooler. What do I have to do to get maximum towing. Thanks
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I believe Max Tow still has a thicker frame.
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3.55 Gear?
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unfortunately, you can't convert a tow package f-150 to a max tow. The payload is set by the manufacturer and there's nothing you can do to adjust that
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The only way for you to now get max towing is to trade the truck for one with the Max Tow Package. Sorry.
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Originally Posted by Finlay150
I believe Max Tow still has a thicker frame.
Frame is the same HDPP frame is different though!!!
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This is from the 18 buying guide for Max Tow. Did the dealer install all????????

18 PACKAGES
New/Changed
— MAX TRAILER TOW PACKAGE (53C)
○Optional Equipment: Max GCWR/Max Tow achievedon SuperCrew® when equipped with 20” Wheels Note: Trucks with Max GCWR/Max Tow configuration above will also come equipped with max springs, steering gear and upgraded stabilizer bar for this configuration.
— XLT POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP (68X)
○Optional on XLT Lux (302A) only
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— None
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18 Lariat Max Tow, 20" wheels
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Originally Posted by ks54703
This is from the 18 buying guide for Max Tow. Did the dealer install all????????

18 PACKAGES
New/Changed
— MAX TRAILER TOW PACKAGE (53C)
○Optional Equipment: Max GCWR/Max Tow achievedon SuperCrew® when equipped with 20” Wheels Note: Trucks with Max GCWR/Max Tow configuration above will also come equipped with max springs, steering gear and upgraded stabilizer bar for this configuration.
— XLT POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP (68X)
○Optional on XLT Lux (302A) only
Deleted
— None
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18 Lariat Max Tow, 20" wheels
Just fyi - those Order Guides are not the latest

https://www.f150forum.com/f118/2018-...1-18-a-409565/
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What does the Max tow give you over the regular tow package?
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Originally Posted by Mark Miller
Frame is the same HDPP frame is different though!!!
Mine and other Max Tow trucks have the HPP frame. I don't know if it's just if you combine max two with a Screw or what, but it does happen...




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