How much does a neutral tow kit cost?

Roy Jameson, owner of Freedom Automotive of Hesperia, CA, did the homemade Ford Neutral Kit for my vehicle. Cost was $50 labor for 45 minutes of work and $5 for a 12 volt LED light. This is an extremely easy fix to allow my 2003 Ford Explorer 4×4 with V8 to be a Dinghy vehicle.

Is there a neutral tow kit for a 2003 Ford Explorer?

I am trying to find a Neutral Tow Kit (part no. 1L2J7H332-AA) for a 2003 Ford Explorer 4×4 4Door V8. My local Ford dealer is telling me Ford does not make such a kit now nor have they ever made such a kit for any V8s, only have kits for V6s.

How to place transfer case in neutral for flat towing?

5 – Rotate the four-wheel drive switch from 2H to 4L and back to 2H five times within seven seconds. Note: If completed successfully, the information display confirms that your vehicle is in neutral tow. This indicates that your vehicle is safe to tow with all wheels on the ground.

What do I need for a flat towing system?

7 – Release the brake pedal. For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter.

How do I get neutral tow on my F150?

Enable the neutral tow option by navigating the settings on your instrument cluster, into advanced settings, then vehicle, and select the option reading “neutral tow.” Press and hold the OK button located on the steering wheel to complete this process.

Can you flat tow a F150 with a tow bar?

Flat towing with a tow bar can also prevent the tires of your F150 from wearing out unevenly, compared to tow dollies which tend to have this issue. However, it still doesn’t match flatbed towing, which clearly has much less wear and tear on your F150’s tires than any towing method.

Is there a neutral tow kit for Ford Explorer?

CA, but am willing to drive just about anywhere at this point to have a Neutral Tow Kit system made and installed, rather than buy a trailer to tow my Ford Explorer on. Any additional info is greatly appreciated; especially a person or place that sells and installs these kits. Like yourself I have seen the kit listed.

How do you install a tow bar on a trailer?

Install the bar, then put a linch pin through the vertical pin and flip the loop over to retain the pin securely. Step 3: Connect the tow bar to the trailer hitch on your RV. Some styles connect to a hitch ball while others are directly inserted into the receiver. Check what type of connector you have and then connect it as per the instructions.

How do you attach a linch pin to a tow bar?

Step 1: Align the tow bar. Each mounting bracket will have a hole through it for a linch pin to slide into. Line the tow bar with these holes. Step 2: Attach the pins. Once lined up, drop a linch pin into the hole, connecting the mounting bracket to the tow bar.

How much does a neutral tow kit cost?