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Bus Ted Knuckle · 08-03-2010, 11:15 PM

My 09 crew cab has the 4.8 and I love it. Plenty of power for me, but you and I might have different expectations. I have no problems pulling a 5000 lbs camper on a regular basis.

A rear gear change will get you more get-up, but you will loose some top end. Are you running over sized tires?

08-03-2010, 11:15 PM	#2
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: 4.8 no power! My 09 crew cab has the 4.8 and I love it. Plenty of power for me, but you and I might have different expectations. I have no problems pulling a 5000 lbs camper on a regular basis. A rear gear change will get you more get-up, but you will loose some top end. Are you running over sized tires? __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER