Need Chevy/GMC Advice
Need some constructive advice please We currently have a well maintained 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD 4x4 extended cab (not crew) and short 6.5 bed with 6.0 gas engine and 4.11 rear that has 126K mi...
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kw/00 wrote:
Oh I have an 09 with 3:73, 4:10 would be better though. I know that pulling 10K, mines loves around the 3K mark. I usually pull in 5th in Florida, but will drop out to 4th whenever hitting a hill. The truck pulls much better then the 01 with 4 speed that I had. I do use the M mode though and lock out 6th when pulling. The truck does like 4th gear better and can pull very easily through Georgia in that gear.
Now, after driving the 6.0L w/4:10, I'd stay with it - especially liked it last year when we spent a couple months in the Rockies. The 4:10 hauls much better - but I was happy with the 3:73 before - guess we learn from comparing the actual driving too, and not just look at stats. We actually get a little better MPG with the six-speed and the 4:10. I'm thinking the 4:10 with only a four-speed would play havoc on the RPMs.
