W wbwilly Well-known member Joined May 30, 2005 Messages 294 Location Chattanooga Tn. Dec 4, 2018 #1 Hey I need some opinions on the best rear end axle ratio for a tow vehicle. I'm not very happy with my GM product that has a 308. Any thoughts???
Hey I need some opinions on the best rear end axle ratio for a tow vehicle. I'm not very happy with my GM product that has a 308. Any thoughts???
3 31airborne Well-known member Joined Mar 27, 2014 Messages 342 Location Blacksburg, VA Dec 4, 2018 #2 3.23 gives me the best combo of performance and economy.
J jbh3 Well-known member Joined Feb 10, 2006 Messages 618 Location Knoxville, TN Dec 4, 2018 #3 If you get the GM tow package, you get a 3.42 ratio plus trans and oil coolers. That's a good combination. I would want those items on my truck or SUV whether I towed anything or not.
If you get the GM tow package, you get a 3.42 ratio plus trans and oil coolers. That's a good combination. I would want those items on my truck or SUV whether I towed anything or not.
F Fishindawg25 Well-known member Joined Jun 29, 2014 Messages 109 Location Ooltewah TN Dec 4, 2018 #4 3.73 would be optimal for towing, but not as economical fuel wise. 3.55 would be a happy medium for towing and fuel economy.
3.73 would be optimal for towing, but not as economical fuel wise. 3.55 would be a happy medium for towing and fuel economy.
W wbwilly Well-known member Joined May 30, 2005 Messages 294 Location Chattanooga Tn. Dec 5, 2018 #5 Thanks for the input