just bought a 01.5 HO 6spd DRW w/3.54's and was wondering what to expect in the way of hauling as opposed to 4.10's ???.have not hauled with it yet.any input would be appreciated.thanks.
zoomie 8)

 

Are you talking hauling or towing? There is a difference and to be quite honest with you the 3.54s will be just fine. Ask Haulin' in Dixie. He pulls loads that most of us would never even think of with a 2500 and 3.54s. I wish mine had 3.54s but it doesn't and am NOT going to switch. I just put taller tires on it to bring it down to roughly a 3.79 ratio. When I did that my mileage went up about 1.5 MPG. You should be happy with the 3.54s! Oh and by the way, welcome to the site. Fill out your profile so we all can see what you have.

 

cmn not strokn,we will be hauling with it as it is a ranch truck(cattle,hay,equipment,etc.)thanks for the input zoomie

 

Try it out first to see if it pulls the loads without lugging the motor...it should be ok unless you encounter some very heavy loads or steep upgrades....if you do lug down a quick fix would be to add a box and increase your HP/Torque your HO with the 6 speed will handle more HP ;D

 

An HO with 3:54's will pull plenty without trouble. Hook it up...you will see. no worries<br><br>Don~<br><br>

 

Welcome to the site. I pull in the same area you do with the 3:54's and it pulls fine. my loads avg 18k some of the hills pull me down cuz i'm still stock for now ;D you dont want any other gears. if i can help you with anything give me a shout

 

thanks for the input if i need anything i will give you a shout rich cowboy,just be sure to plug your ears ;D

 

My old '99 had 3.54 and pulled my 28' 5er just fine. It was pure stock except for the guages. It was a 5sp. manual.