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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by CDN SS
I have 2010 LTZ CC truck 5.3 6spd blackbear tune with 4.11 and 32.6 tires tow an enclosed car trailer loaded 7000lbs base your rear gear on the hwy speed/ rpm you want BASED on towing in 5th gearif he going to tow a bigger trailer ...you wont be in 6th much I tow @ 2500 rpm in 5th @70mph

If he wants to tow in 6th then will need 4.56 at least but non towing hwy mileage will drop if he cruises over 2k non towing
Just to put credit where due... I referenced this fellow A LOT when making my decision to re-gear. He was probably annoyed by my constant PMing. But still very helpful.
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