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sabinazeeb
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Jan 07, 2016

How to improve towing for 2007 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax

Hi, I own a 2007 Chevy Classic, 2500 HD Allison Duramax, 6.6L V8 Turbo, with full tow package, 3.73 rear axel ratio, short bed, extended cab - towing capacity for a 5th wheel/gooseneck is 15,400lb. I...
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sabinazeeb
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Feb 12, 2016
Thanks, nice to know the real axel rating.
I thought it could handle quite a bit more than the door sticker says. Door sticker= stock tire rating it appears.
I guess I stay away from the tunes for right now,vdont fix what ain't broken.
Need the bigger tires, so if my stock rims take it, I may go to the 285/75/16

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