Why 4.1 axle?
I tow an 8000 pound trailer with a GMC 2500 with 6.0l engine, 4 speed transmission, and 4.1 axle ratio. I rarely need 3rd gear on the highway; only on steep hills. For my next truck, why not get si...
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JRscooby wrote:valhalla360 wrote:
If you tow within the manufacturer's ratings, you shouldn't have an issue blowing apart the diff due to overloading.
Yes, true dat. But if you do a little research on picking the equipment you want to do the job you will see that higher speed rearend will reduce the manufacturer's rating.
If you plan to tow over the ratings...the manufacturer is going to point to the ratings and tell you it's your problem.
I think the basic assumption we have to work from is you aren't exceeding the truck ratings. Of course, if you look at my first post, needing a higher rating is one of the reasons to consider a different rear end...about the only good reason with modern trucks.
