So if i get a 2500 with 3.73 gears

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Feb 25, 2011 | 12:44 PM

#16

Gold digger

Thread Starter

Registered User

Joined: Feb 2011

Posts: 34

Likes: 0

From: BC Canada

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blake Clark

What where you towing and how heavy?

To the OP, I dont regret the 3.73 gears. When you load it down, youll be happy its there.

Thanks again Blake.
do you have a manual transmission?

Feb 25, 2011 | 06:56 PM

#17

Stargeezer

Registered User

Joined: Aug 2010

Posts: 595

Likes: 0

From: Pekin, Illinois

I got to drive mine today for the first time - the 3.73 gears give the truck LOTS of spunk. I didn't get to tow with it, but compared to my fuurd - Oh MY!!!!!

Feb 25, 2011 | 07:56 PM

#18

Blake Clark

Administrator / Severe Concussion Aficionado

Joined: Jul 2008

Posts: 5,491

Likes: 15

From: Home: Kaplan, LA - Pipelining In: Pecos, Tx

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gold digger

Thanks again Blake.
do you have a manual transmission?

Yup the g56

Feb 25, 2011 | 09:30 PM

#19

DJM

Registered User

Joined: Apr 2010

Posts: 152

Likes: 0

From: Pennington, NJ

ok after reading this I had to go out and see whats what with my truck,

2010 2500 ST Standard Cab, 4x4 G56 - 6 speed manual trans,
3.73 rear, LT245/70R on/off road tires

65mph = 2000 RPM

70mph = 2150 RPM

75mph = 2300 RPM

Feb 25, 2011 | 09:54 PM

#20

Tyler_02

Registered User

Joined: Jan 2006

Posts: 246

Likes: 0

From: Minot ND

DJM:

Whats your milage like at 65 70 and 75 with those kind of RPMs

Feb 25, 2011 | 10:00 PM

#21

DJM

Registered User

Joined: Apr 2010

Posts: 152

Likes: 0

From: Pennington, NJ

I only have about 14,000 miles on her now but I did do a couple of heavy pulls when she was new. I have been running empty lately and combination city & highway at 65 mph I am getting 15.5 - 16 mpg. All highway at 65 mpg i am getting between 17.5 & 18 mpg.

Feb 26, 2011 | 08:42 AM

#22

Chuck Diesel

Registered User

Joined: Nov 2010

Posts: 31

Likes: 0

From: Chester, WV

3.42 Gearing

I have the 3.42 gears with a 6 speed manual I get 2000 RPM at about 72 mph.

With the cruse set at about 70-75 on a 180 mile round trip the EVIC said about 18 MPG average.

Last edited by Chuck Diesel; Feb 26, 2011 at 08:58 AM. Reason: Update MPG

Feb 26, 2011 | 08:51 AM

#23

Tyler_02

Registered User

Joined: Jan 2006

Posts: 246

Likes: 0

From: Minot ND

Thats crazy getting the same miliage that I did with 3.73 6spd Auto I averaged about 16-17...now its WAY better

Feb 26, 2011 | 11:56 AM

#24

Gold digger

Thread Starter

Registered User

Joined: Feb 2011

Posts: 34

Likes: 0

From: BC Canada

Thanks DJM and Chuck.
I really appreciate the help.

Jul 30, 2011 | 02:09 PM

#25

05rammer

Registered User

Joined: May 2007

Posts: 32

Likes: 0

Bump. I am looking at getting e new truck and would like some more info on this topic.

Jul 30, 2011 | 02:11 PM

#26

05rammer

Registered User

Joined: May 2007

Posts: 32

Likes: 0

I am looking at getting a new truck and would like some more info on this topic.

Jul 30, 2011 | 04:08 PM

#27

Grand Geek

Registered User

Joined: Mar 2004

Posts: 505

Likes: 0

From: Edmonton

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gold digger

The 3.42 gears are stock, but i just wondered if they would make it struggle when towing in high gear.

I pull my 30 foot tri axle trailer with my 6000 lb tractor 1250 lb mower and other goodies, a 240 liter slip tank and a 700 lb tool box in my 2011 dually with 342's it does fine.. It needs to break in a bit i found. Its at 21300 kms now and it runs like a champ and pulls very well.. Don't expect hitch ripping off excelleration but it pulls very well..