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 at 4200# with gear(we weighed it).
The Trailblazer does a decent job for towing as long as no major hills. We have towed the TT with a Dodge 1500 and of course it does better than the Trailblazer.
Looking at a 2012 Tahoe LT 4X2 5.3L 6 Speed Automatic, 3.08 gears. and tow rating 5500#. I believe the Tahoe weighs in at approx. 5500# with a GVWR @ 7200, so I don't think we will ever reach the payload of the Tahoe. Just me/wife and 80# dog with approx. 200# extra in TV.
Would I expect any difference in the tow "feel" between the Trailblazer and Tahoe? I have read that with the Tahoe in 4th gear would essential be that same as a 3.42 gears. So towing the same TT with the same WD would I see or feel any difference in the towing between the TB and the Tahoe with the Tahoe having a 5.3L compared to the 4.2L and the increased HP in the Tahoe?
Don't plan on upgrading to a heaver TT, but if we do would it be worth considering to put the 3.42 gears in the Tahoe at that time?
The Trailblazer does a decent job for towing as long as no major hills. We have towed the TT with a Dodge 1500 and of course it does better than the Trailblazer.
Looking at a 2012 Tahoe LT 4X2 5.3L 6 Speed Automatic, 3.08 gears. and tow rating 5500#. I believe the Tahoe weighs in at approx. 5500# with a GVWR @ 7200, so I don't think we will ever reach the payload of the Tahoe. Just me/wife and 80# dog with approx. 200# extra in TV.
Would I expect any difference in the tow "feel" between the Trailblazer and Tahoe? I have read that with the Tahoe in 4th gear would essential be that same as a 3.42 gears. So towing the same TT with the same WD would I see or feel any difference in the towing between the TB and the Tahoe with the Tahoe having a 5.3L compared to the 4.2L and the increased HP in the Tahoe?
Don't plan on upgrading to a heaver TT, but if we do would it be worth considering to put the 3.42 gears in the Tahoe at that time?
