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: What gear ratio for towing with 35" tires


vw23
11-21-2005, 07:54 PM
I have a 2001 chevy 3/4 ton truck with lb7 engine. I tow a cedar creek fifth wheel that is 10,000 lb. What gears do I need to help on mpg?

richard cheese
11-22-2005, 11:12 AM
what gears are you running now? 3.73'? 4.10's?

how does the truck do while towing now? plenty of power? transmission seem to "hunt" alot?