6.0/3.73/6speed in mountains pulling 8000 lbs
I have 2013 suburban 2500 pulling my new Creekside 27 bh which is 8,000 loaded. First trip with this combo over Stevens pass hwy 2 in Washington state. Once the serious climbing started I was 2nd gea...
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Well your truck was not struggling, your gas engine as at its peak TQ RPM. I have seen 45 in second gear on my 02 truck, normal given the grade. Even diesels give up speed up steep grades... Yep been there with the 01 DMax. Don't sweat the tranny temperature, I expect to see that spike during times of steep pulls. All in all everything appears normal, 4:10 would have given u some extra edge but not that much. Your 6.0/ 6 speeds is one of the best combos out there.
