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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2012Coleman wrote:Have you ever climbed 7+ % grade at over 8000 feet elevation without a turbo?smkettner wrote:"Slowing down to 20 to 35 mph... Would that be uphill on his 3000 mile trip? Where do I sign up for this?
With a 6 speed transmission you will be fine with 3.08 gears. Yes you will slow at times down into the 20 to 35 mph zone and this is regardless of the gearing. You may not spend much time in gear 5 or 6 but so what. Just keep the RPM between 3000 and 4000 when it gets steep (up or down) and enjoy the ride.
LOTS of people are going 35 mph or less. How about 15 mph curve in similar conditions? Do you think you pop right back up to 55+?
Sure my truck slows a bit on these hills but I still keep up with at least half of the MHs and vehicles towing.
Yes 4.10 gear would help some and not necessary for a single trip. If the OP plans to do this more often then by all means get the gears changed.
