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Old 08-11-2009, 05:49 PM   #24 (permalink)
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I like 4.88 gears with 37" tires for how I use my truck. My toy hauler is approx 13,000 lbs and my destinations take me up steep grades and over mountain passes. Truck feels dialed...

I have a local commute (no freeway). When I am unloaded on the freeway, I hold 80 MPH at 2,600 RPM the entire trip. The 6.0 likes RPM.

You stated earlier that you do not tow much, if ever. But, you may get a boat? I recommend 4.56 gears with your 38" tire setup.
Thus far 4.56 has been the recommended gear set for my setup. I am by no means towing the weight you are, so IMO the 4.88 would be too tall and not allow me to cruise comfortably on the interstate. Thanks for the all your help...now it's on to pricing.
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