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Edahall · 01-16-2015, 08:10 AM

Enclosed trailers pull harder than you think due to wind resistance. With 2.73 gears, your truck is not up to the task. You'll very likely burn out that tranny in the middle of the trip and have to get towed. I would swap axels before taking off. Look for a 3.42 or 3.73.

Greenlee · 01-16-2015, 09:34 AM

Assuming you have a 700r4, don't pull the trailer in overdrive. I have burned up a couple of 700r4's over the years before I learned my lesson.

Keep it in 3rd and take it easy, and you should be fine in my opinion.

01-16-2015, 08:10 AM	#1
Edahall Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Goliad, TX Posts: 672	Re: Biggest trailer you would tow? Enclosed trailers pull harder than you think due to wind resistance. With 2.73 gears, your truck is not up to the task. You'll very likely burn out that tranny in the middle of the trip and have to get towed. I would swap axels before taking off. Look for a 3.42 or 3.73. __________________ 1990 ¾ ton 4x4 Chevy Suburban -Cummins Diesel - 12 valve - factory rebuilt -6 speed bullet proof manual transmission - NV5600 -Gear Vendors Overdrive - HX35 Holset Turbo -NP205 iron transfer case -3.73 gears -2" Lift

01-16-2015, 09:34 AM	#2
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: Biggest trailer you would tow? Assuming you have a 700r4, don't pull the trailer in overdrive. I have burned up a couple of 700r4's over the years before I learned my lesson. Keep it in 3rd and take it easy, and you should be fine in my opinion.



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