Faststreak wrote:
Trout guy, you chose the Aisin and HO. Do you pull something heavier than the 811.?( by the way that was my first camper and on a 2500) I went with the 68 RE transmission because im nott pulling 20 tp 30 thousand pounds. Looked at the aisin and Ho but, my concern was payload. The cost was also a significant difference. You’ve got the granddaddy
Got the HO and the Aisin because my previous truck had an Allison trans and it was bulletproof. I’m old school and a firm believer in “go big or go home”. The truck was on the dealer’s lot and was a pretty good price and available. I currently tow an enclosed 7x16’ trailer and have plans to purchase a 24’ fishing boat, and also plan to purchase a new AF 1150 probably next year.
I felt that this truck wouldn’t leave me wishing for more. The 4:10 gearing also shows 1750 rpm @ approx. 62 mph in 6th gear, which for me, is a comfortable cruising speed when loaded. Time will tell......