Towing help - again
I apologize in advance for some duplicate info from the past, but I need some help clarifying a weight issue. My truck, 2010 GMC Sierra 4X4 HD2500 with the extended cab, standard box 3:73 gears. Towin...
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AH64ID wrote:
Looking at the weights I am going to say it's a 6.0L gas truck, which does put the tow rating at 10,000 and GCWR at 16,000. 4.10's would bump it to 18,500. What I thought was interesting was that going to a 3500 (SRW or DRW) doesn't change the GCWR.
I agree with Coach, the floor plan is very important so make sure it's not a compromise too far in either direction.
GCVWR is a function of the power train and not the ability to carry the weight. This is why changing to a lower gear ratio with the same engine and trans increases the GCVWR.
