gear changes for better towing
I just took a trip with my new fifth wheel and I am beginning to see that my truck is somewhat lacking in the power department. On even the slightest hills interstate overpasses my speedometer would k...
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lancekeys wrote:
It is a 5 speed, so I don't even use 5th (cant even on level ground). The way I figure it if I go to 4.11, I will be running like 2900 rpm at 65. Would holding this kind of rpm for long periods concern any of you? Sounds like I may be switching gears in the future.
2,900 is not that high..used to drive a van for work that had 5:13 gears with 8.75 16.5 tires and no overdrive..it was driven down the expressway everyday till the body fell apart so your truck with overdrive should be no problem..go with the 4:11's your 360 will thank you..
