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Huntindog
Jan 16, 2019Explorer
Cummins12V98 wrote:You have stated this repeatdly.
" I wish they would spec the trucks to their capability, for whatever reason, they don't."
They simply don't have the transmission that can pass the SAE test. You may be towing 30k and no doubt it tows just fine BUT it would not pass the SAE test.
New transmission will no doubt significantly increase the tow rating. Anxious to hear why now with the new transmission they have a higher rating since they said basically there is no need for a higher rating than 22,300#.
Just what is this test?
If it is the "J" towing standard, the only parameter in that test I recall that relates to the tranny is the fluid temp. Since I own one of these, I am well aware of what the tranny temps run, and am very confident that would not be an issue.
If there is some other SAE test that I am unaware of, or I have missed something, please enlighten me.
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