2012 Tahoe 3.08
Currently we have a 2002 Trailblazer 4X4 130,000 miles 4.2L I6, 4-Speed Automatic, 3.42 gears, and #5500 tow rating. We tow a hybrid with a Reese's dual-cam sway-control system that actually weighs in...
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tbolt2000 wrote:APT wrote:
GM's half ton SUV tow ratings are about:
3.08: 5500 pounds
3.42: 6000 pounds
3.42 with HD towing package: 8500 pounds.
My understanding is that the HD towing package is 3.42 gear, Tranny cooler and a engine oil cooler. How can the difference between the 3.42 only and the 3.42 w/ addition of the Tranny and engine cooler increase the towing by 2500#? I am I missing something? Don't see a tranny cooler increase the towing #'s.mbopp wrote:
So what's wrong with using the Dodge 1500 as a TV?
Dodge 1500 is not ours.:( If me I would get a real truck but the wife wants a SUV because it will be her daily driver. My little Tacoma SR5 is not ready for an upgrade, but when it will be a 1/2 ton truck.:)
Part of towing capacity is the ability to keep the engine coolant, engine oil, and transmission oil cool enough while doing the job. If it can't, the tow rating is decreased or extra cooling capacity for the fluid is added to maintain the rating.
