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Old 07-22-2014, 02:43 PM
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I sold my 5.0, im in the market for a max tow EB 11+ F150.

i ran across a 2011 FX4 EB with 3.73 locker, no max tow. is the only difference the mirrors and gvwr rating for max tow?

how does the max tow have a higher gvwr and towing capacity vs a regular tow with the same engine and gear ratio?

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Excerpted from the 2011 RV & TRAILER TOWING GUIDE ...
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where is the gain in towing capacity and gvwr on max tow?

if you just get an EB with 3.73s and TBC , what's the difference? mirrors dont add 500lbs to gvwr and 2,000lb towing capacity
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I've heard they have heavier rear springs, but I don't have anything to back that up for sure.
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Max Tow package includes:
Class IV trailer hitch, 7 pin wiring harness, upgraded radiator, auxiliary transmission oil cooler, trailer brake controller, upgraded rear bumper, Select Shift Automatic transmission, PowerScope trailer tow mirrors.
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Originally Posted by joedotmac
Max Tow package includes:
Class IV trailer hitch, 7 pin wiring harness, upgraded radiator, auxiliary transmission oil cooler, trailer brake controller, upgraded rear bumper, Select Shift Automatic transmission, PowerScope trailer tow mirrors.
Oddly enough, my truck did NOT include the dumbo ear mirrors with my max tow package.
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Originally Posted by lucky644
Oddly enough, my truck did NOT include the dumbo ear mirrors with my max tow package.
That's cuz it's canadian. We don't have to get the dumbo mirrors here to have max tow like in the us. I also have max tow and regular mirrors
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Originally Posted by lucky644
Oddly enough, my truck did NOT include the dumbo ear mirrors with my max tow package.
In Canada the mirrors are optional. If towing a trailer those elephant ears make things so much easier.

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Originally Posted by EcoboostKev
In Canada the mirrors are optional. If towing a trailer those elephant ears make things so much easier.
I would have loved to have the bigger mirrors, it wasn't even an option given to me at the time.


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