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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valhalla360 wrote:mich800 wrote:
Like said before. The higher gears are high speed mpg gears. The 10 speed is still far better for towing if you look at the ratios compared with the 6 speed.
I like the really low reverse gear in the 10 speed. Always wondered why they didn't do this standard...it's not like people are doing 40mph in reverse for miles. Who cares if idle in reverse is 3mph rather than 5mph backing up 30ft to get out of a parking space...worst case, give it a little gas to get 5mph.
I agree, it just makes sense to have a lower geared reverse, at least as low as first, but lower yet, like the 10-speed, even better. The old HD 4-5 speed stick shifts often had the "granny" gears first/reverse. I remember backing heavy trailers, even uphill, just by letting out the clutch, no need to touch the go pedal. The tall geared reverse, would be my only complaint, with my current Ford 6-speed. I do use 4-low reverse sometimes, when backing slow uphill.
Jerry
