Changing the gears in my suburban
I have decided to change the gears in my suburban (2008 5.3L 4sp auto), but not sure how much of a change to make. I currently have 3.73 gears, and was thinking 4.30 because 4.10 doesn't change much,...
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LanceRKeys wrote:
I figure I will get a larger tow vehicle eventually, but for now I will continue to use the suburban. It is two wheel drive and I will change the gears myself, so it will not be as expensive as some mention. Keep the opinions comming, if nothing else, it makes for interesting conversation.
For those that suggest a new truck, post some craigslist adds, looking for something under $10,000 that can hold my family of four and tow better than my suburban, pickup preferred.
That's easy; but you can't have it, I bought it!
1999 Dodge Ram 3/4 ton quad cab 4X4, Cummins diesel, 5 speed manual. It holds me, wife, and two grandsons quite nicely. I bought it for $9000, because my 2001 Dodge half ton didn't have the towing capability I wanted. At the time, there were a couple of others in town that were similar, and about the same price, but this one had a huge aftermarket front bumper and grill guard!
With 3.55 diff gears, it gets about 23 MPG when not towing.
I am VERY happy with it. Re-gearing the half ton just was not an option, IMO.
