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ToddD
Explorer
Oct 01, 2017

Educate me why GM 1 ton towing capacity is so much less

than current 1 ton Dodge and Ford. I figure better to ask here than in a specific GM, Ford, or Dodge forum. The power ratings are now all pretty much on par, so why is the GM rated so much lowe...
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Me_Again
Explorer III
Oct 02, 2017
Bird Freak wrote:
If I had to take a stab at it I would guess transmission capability's.


Yes 1000 is at it's limits. GM could offer 4:10 gears and stiffer springs and up their GCWR. But I do not think they see a reason to do that. Chris

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