5.03 truck 3.08 rearend towing 6000 lbs
I am planning on towing a 6000 lb. trailer 3000 miles over the Rockies three times. any one towing with a GM 1500 5.03 motor and a 3.08 rear-end how well will this set up tow?
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I pulled a 6500-lb trailer to Yellowstone with an '01 Suburban 1500 5.3, 4-speed transmission and 4.10 axles.
Going up towards Powder River Pass, elevation 9666 ft, the best we could do was first gear and 25 MPH. GCW was ~12,700 lbs.
I would have significant reservations using a 5.3 with the 3.08 rear, UNLESS it's a newer truck and you have a six-speed.
Going up towards Powder River Pass, elevation 9666 ft, the best we could do was first gear and 25 MPH. GCW was ~12,700 lbs.
I would have significant reservations using a 5.3 with the 3.08 rear, UNLESS it's a newer truck and you have a six-speed.
