Will my truck tow safely in the Smokys?
I have a 2017 Silverado with max towing of 6100lbs, it is a 5.3 w/ 3.08. My TT is 5000 lbs dry. My Truck feels strong enough on flat land but I've never taken it anywhere with a real grade. We'd like ...
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The rear axle change with a modern six or eight speed transmission would be a waste of money.. If I need more rpms to maintain 50 mph, I simply select 4th gear instead of 5th or 3rd instead of 4th. Absolutely no difference in hill climbing ability. Used to be a big deal with three speed boxes which had widely spaced gears.
The commercials all say that half ton pickups are "rated" to tow at least 10,000 pounds. Go for it. Then come back and ask about LT tires, expensive hitches, and suspension upgrades. There is more to towing than 300hp.
The commercials all say that half ton pickups are "rated" to tow at least 10,000 pounds. Go for it. Then come back and ask about LT tires, expensive hitches, and suspension upgrades. There is more to towing than 300hp.
