6.0/3.73/6speed in mountains pulling 8000 lbs
I have 2013 suburban 2500 pulling my new Creekside 27 bh which is 8,000 loaded. First trip with this combo over Stevens pass hwy 2 in Washington state. Once the serious climbing started I was 2nd gea...
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sportsman16 wrote:
...As I watched trans temp rise and didn't think I had much throttle left, I wondered how folks pull 10k or more with this combo?
I wonder the same, as there are those that claim they tow this heavy and heavier with the old 4sp combo. I have about the same size TT as you and have thought about getting into a Suburban with this or even the older combo but worried about climbing the hills.
Anyone out there with real experience towing a larger weight with this engine as I didn't see any posts for someone else with this or the older combo?
Thanks for the post.
-Tom
