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kimomjtb
Explorer
May 26, 2016

Cannot find a new TOW vehicle with 373 gears

we decided that we do need a new tow vehicle it's just not comfortable with the one we have And towing our new unit...I have been unable to locate anywhere a used DRW 3500 Ram with 373 gears and aisin tranny...decided that we would go new but all I can find is 342 gears ....what gives if they're selling them then they must be able to tow with them...why are they frowned upon ....just talked with a dealership on the phone who said that the 342's have a 23,000 pound towing capacity in the Longhorn...25,000 with the 373 ...will,the 342 work for me...just want to get everybody else's opinion it's a big investment to make a mistake ..thanks
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  • wing_zealot's avatar
    wing_zealot
    Explorer
    May 26, 2016
    Tell the dealer what you want and tell him to find or you'll find another dealer. Don't settle for smething less. You're in the drivers seat not him. He just wants to sell you something, he don't care If it's not what you want.
  • gmcsmoke's avatar
    gmcsmoke
    Explorer
    May 26, 2016
    order it or buy a 342 you're not going to notice the difference.
  • Me_Again's avatar
    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    May 26, 2016
    SolidAxleDurango wrote:
    gmcsmoke wrote:
    order it or buy a 342 you're not going to notice the difference.


    This ^^


    The 3.42's work a lot better with your Aisin and it's lower first gear, would not want them with the 68RFE. Chris
  • K_Charles's avatar
    K_Charles
    Explorer
    May 26, 2016
    The raisin 6 speed low gear is so low you won't know the diffferance taking off. Your MPG might be better with the 342.
  • rjstractor's avatar
    rjstractor
    Nomad
    May 27, 2016
    I looked up the specs on your current trailer, fully loaded the truck you are looking at will tow that trailer easily with 3.42 gears, probably much better than your current truck.
  • Charlie_D_'s avatar
    Charlie_D_
    Explorer
    May 27, 2016
    SolidAxleDurango wrote:
    gmcsmoke wrote:
    order it or buy a 342 you're not going to notice the difference.


    This ^^


    He is looking for a USED truck
  • Turtle_n_Peeps's avatar
    Turtle_n_Peeps
    Explorer
    May 27, 2016
    Trucks of today with 3:42's and 6 speeds are the trucks of yesteryear with 3:73's and 4:11's and 4 speeds.

    The more power you have the less gear you need. You will be fine.
  • Me_Again's avatar
    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    May 27, 2016
    Charlie D. wrote:
    SolidAxleDurango wrote:
    gmcsmoke wrote:
    order it or buy a 342 you're not going to notice the difference.


    This ^^


    He is looking for a USED truck


    ".decided that we would go knew but all I can find is 342 gears what gives if they're selling them then they must be able to tow with them"

    Wrong new, but I figured out what he was saying. Chris
  • kimomjtb's avatar
    kimomjtb
    Explorer
    May 27, 2016
    Well at least that clarifies things....i was telling my husband and my son that we cannot get 342's...but haven't been able to find any used Ones with 373's .So we decided to start looking new and found we are running into the same problem ...thank you for all your help

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