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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I tow a 26' KZ spree, but it is closer to 30' overall length
Ready to camp:
Steer Axle: 2960lb
Drive Axle: 3700lb
Trailer Axle: 5200lb
Gross Weight (truck+trailer): 11,860lb
All weights are within the specs of the suburban, per my stickers.
I have added a large after-market trans cooler. And I will change the trans filter and fluid in the next month or so.
The Burb is STABLE going down the road, a very enjoyable ride, even when in traffic around semis or during heavy cross winds.
All good comments and I appreciate the conversation. I have thought about getting into the motor, but this is my wife's daily driver and I don't want to do those kinds of modifications (supercharger) for her to drive around and sit in the pick up line at school everyday.
I don't mind the comments to purchase a 3/4 or 1 ton, or even the comments to buy a diesel from time to time. If we stuck strictly to the topic at hand, the discussion wouldn't be nearly as entertaining.
I am still shopping for a dedicated tow vehicle, but it is going to have to be just the right vehicle for a good price, those don't come around all that often and sometimes the search could take a while, until that time, I will continue to tow with the suburban.
Ready to camp:
Steer Axle: 2960lb
Drive Axle: 3700lb
Trailer Axle: 5200lb
Gross Weight (truck+trailer): 11,860lb
All weights are within the specs of the suburban, per my stickers.
I have added a large after-market trans cooler. And I will change the trans filter and fluid in the next month or so.
The Burb is STABLE going down the road, a very enjoyable ride, even when in traffic around semis or during heavy cross winds.
All good comments and I appreciate the conversation. I have thought about getting into the motor, but this is my wife's daily driver and I don't want to do those kinds of modifications (supercharger) for her to drive around and sit in the pick up line at school everyday.
I don't mind the comments to purchase a 3/4 or 1 ton, or even the comments to buy a diesel from time to time. If we stuck strictly to the topic at hand, the discussion wouldn't be nearly as entertaining.
I am still shopping for a dedicated tow vehicle, but it is going to have to be just the right vehicle for a good price, those don't come around all that often and sometimes the search could take a while, until that time, I will continue to tow with the suburban.
