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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blt2ski wrote:
If said rig is a high enough gvwr to not meet cafe studs, all you drive is 60-65 mph, why not axial yourself to high gear to towing at max weight you will be. Allow to USD a deep low, assuming you pull grades steeper than 12% as current min tow rating specs are,and have a.better tow rig for MY application, not some person that thinks they know what I need. I rarely am in an area I can drive over 60 mph. And with in my state, if over 10,000 gvwr, max speed is 60 mph. Don't see a reason for a great that will allow me to cruise at 80 mph.
Marty
Half tons are included. And cafe are not measured towing trailers. I think we are staring to lose sight of the forest. I would love for the manufactures to build one off vehicles that met the spec for every individual driver. But that is not possible so the compromise of meeting government mandates and consumer wants occurs.
