Correct truck for towing
08-03-2004, 03:18 PM
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Correct truck for towing
Looking to buy a 04.5 manual trans 3500 4x4 truck for towing horses, 80 percent driving at interstate speeds.
Which would be the best gear ratio, 4:10 or 3:73?
Which would be the best gear ratio, 4:10 or 3:73?
08-03-2004, 06:10 PM
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It's actually for a friend at work that has horses. I think it is a four horse trailer, I would guess 15 to 20000 pounds loaded with everything.
08-03-2004, 06:31 PM
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I have an auto but really like my 4.10's for towing the Jayco around. It weighs a little over 8000# and at 75mpg I showed 12-13 mpg via the console. Not too bad for hauling butt 
08-03-2004, 09:09 PM
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I just got back from picking up a '04.5 Quad Cab 4x4 DRW w/ 3.73 6-speed. I will be pulling a 15K 5er (I pick that up on Thursday).
I'll let you know how it goes...if you can wait a couple of days...
I'll let you know how it goes...if you can wait a couple of days...
08-04-2004, 05:26 AM
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Originally posted by Grizzly_Bear_69
I just got back from picking up a '04.5 Quad Cab 4x4 DRW w/ 3.73 6-speed. I will be pulling a 15K 5er (I pick that up on Thursday).
I'll let you know how it goes...if you can wait a couple of days...
I just got back from picking up a '04.5 Quad Cab 4x4 DRW w/ 3.73 6-speed. I will be pulling a 15K 5er (I pick that up on Thursday).
I'll let you know how it goes...if you can wait a couple of days...
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08-04-2004, 09:23 AM
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My .02. I pull a 4 horse gooseneck out here in the mtns. and on freeway. My 01 was 6 spd. w/ 3.54's and 295 BFG's. My 04.5 6 spd. is 3.73 w/ 315 BFG's. I never have a problem maintaining speed or power. I test drove a 04 w/ 4.10's before ordering my current truck and the rpm's at hwy speed were just too high. For your area, I'd recommend 3.73's w/ a 6 spd. and 4.10's if w/ an auto.
08-04-2004, 11:17 AM
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AUTO 4.10
6spd 3.73.
Unless you are towing 40,000 lbs. you don't need 4.10 with a 6spd.
according to rough calcs, in 6th gear at 2000 RPM youre about 68 MPH with 3.73 and 2200 RPM at 68 mph with 4.10s.
6spd 3.73.
Unless you are towing 40,000 lbs. you don't need 4.10 with a 6spd.
according to rough calcs, in 6th gear at 2000 RPM youre about 68 MPH with 3.73 and 2200 RPM at 68 mph with 4.10s.
08-04-2004, 11:51 AM
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From what I have seen, I prefer the 4.10's with the stick for towing heavy especially when operating at slow speeds or manuvering. The lower gear helps when reversing too. As far as towing 15-20k, auto or stick, if you had a choice I wouldn't even consider 3.73's - that is alot of weight. I'm not saying you can't do it with 3.73's, but at that weight, the more gear the better as far as I am concerned. All geared up, I am grossing 18,200 lbs and I sometimes think 4.10's would be nice (I only have 3.54's) but I spend most of my time empty.
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Just my .02
08-04-2004, 01:04 PM
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My 99 has the 3:54 gears and I have pulled 26000 with it and no problems at all. It looks like a mix of about 50 / 50 as to what gears to get.
