Towing regear question
02-10-2009, 08:22 AM
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4:10 gears in your truck "IF" you have oversized tires is probably a pretty decent combination, but there is something to be said about towing a heavy trailer with those tires.
1. Bottom line, the truck will tow fine stock, (preferably a 5th wheel).
2. It will tow better "power-wise" with the 4:10's, especially with bigger tires.
3. It will handle much much better towing with stock tires.
4. Tires (rear) wear ALOT quicker when towing. (especially expensive off-road tires, they are softer and knobbier)
5. With gears, labor is definitely the big part of the bill. If your labor is free, that's not a factor.
You've got a bunch of decisions to make here!
1. Bottom line, the truck will tow fine stock, (preferably a 5th wheel).
2. It will tow better "power-wise" with the 4:10's, especially with bigger tires.
3. It will handle much much better towing with stock tires.
4. Tires (rear) wear ALOT quicker when towing. (especially expensive off-road tires, they are softer and knobbier)
5. With gears, labor is definitely the big part of the bill. If your labor is free, that's not a factor.
You've got a bunch of decisions to make here!
02-10-2009, 12:05 PM
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its just whatever
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ya I know
considering this thing will be towed once in 4 years, I am thinking about just not doing anything and pulling it as my truck sits and just take it extremely easy. I could just get new wheels for graduation instead
considering this thing will be towed once in 4 years, I am thinking about just not doing anything and pulling it as my truck sits and just take it extremely easy. I could just get new wheels for graduation instead
02-11-2009, 12:56 AM
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its just whatever
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haha with my trucks max trailer weight at 7600, I can get a comfortable 5th wheel that weighs 6500 pounds dry (I've been doing some research) and just taking it easy, I think I can do it just fine if it's not too often. thanks for all your help Driver, most help to me yet on the forum.
02-11-2009, 09:24 AM
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05-12-2009, 10:42 PM
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I would also like to add, Smaller wheels are a better idea for more power. However, the weight in which you are pulling exceeds the stock tires that were on your truck. E load range tires are capable of the weight. If for some unforseen reason you were stopped by the fuzz and they checked your vehicle.. Tires, the ball hitch, and the stinger are all possiblities for a fine. I would look into the weights that the tires themself. It sucks to have a blowout at 60 mph with a load that may be exceeding your trucks gvw already.
05-13-2009, 07:45 AM
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I believe it was said best.... make sure your tires can handle the load. Standard OE grade tires may handle the weight but the sidewalls may not offer much in the way of stability. Your current 35's are most likely E load range and would be fine for the load, and probably offer good stability since the sidewalls of those tires are likely to be very stiff too. LT sizes may be rated for the load, but it does not mean they are the best choice either.
If I could get better gears installed without labor cost, I'd still go for the 4.10's, though they aren't a drastic change from yet you have, they will still help you a bit with towing and performance.
If I could get better gears installed without labor cost, I'd still go for the 4.10's, though they aren't a drastic change from yet you have, they will still help you a bit with towing and performance.
05-14-2009, 10:51 PM
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There are also ball hitches that have sway bars. It looks like a smaller ball hitch to one side of the actual one for the trailer tounge. These will also eliminate the trailer movement and are a lot cheaper than 5th wheel set ups.