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I will soon be making a cross country move from Washington to Kentucky. Does anyone know which would be better to tow with or if it would be possible. the two vehicles i have is 05 1500 Hemi RC/SB with 6inch Fabtech lift(stock gears) the other is 02 GMC Yukon(stock). I have towed a car (00 Eclipse) with Yukon but I dont want to drive both vehicles(may be an option depending on responses received here) thanks
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Member, Board of Directors HTC.com Secretary VP Florida Chapter  |
use the HEMI to tow the Yukon
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"Mark" Forum Manager Former Hemi truck owner  |
How big are the tires on the lifted Hemi?
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the dodge has 35's on it.
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"Aaron" |
What gears? I have the 3.55's in mine right now. 4.56 is the optimum range for 35" tires. Bigger gears = better towing. Check the rear axle, the ratio should be stamped somewhere between the passenger side of the housing and the spring perch. It might be on the lable too.
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Right now the truck has stock gears( whatever they are). I wish I could go look but I'm in Iraq for another couple months.
I was mainly concerned about the power to move the weight. |
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"Aaron" |
No problem with the power. The 1/2 ton and the 3/4 ton trucks have the same wngine and tranny. the only difference in the towing capacity is the stiffer frame and the suspension, maybe the torque converter too. You shouldn't have any problems towing the Yukon with the stock setup. You might have some bogging down in the hills depending on if you use a tow dolly or the trailer. The uhaul trailer weighs about 2200lbs. The tow dolly only only about 300lbs. The yukon's wieght is around 2.5 to 3 tons. Our towing capacity is up to 8500lbs (1500 QCSB 4x4) and 10500lbs (2500 QCSB 4x4). Again, you should be fine.
 http://www.myspace.com/4x4hemi_rig 2003 1500 QCSB 4x4 SLT Est 380bhp, Support The Troops Sticker (Because I Am One And So Is My Wife). Pending: Complete Head Gasket Kit, New Head Bolts, 6.1 Cam, 6.1 Exhaust Springs, 4.56 Gears and Install Kit, Amsoil 0w20 Synthetic, Amsoil Gear Oil. 2006 CHARGER R/T For The Mrs. -- Stock for now... "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all." - Thumper For all my fellow Military HEMI Heads, I am now on www.togetherweserved.com. |
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thanks for the info. i still have a while before the move( gotta get home from the desert first) i will post details on the trip when I finish it. thanks again
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"Aaron" |
You're welcome. That's what we're here for.
 http://www.myspace.com/4x4hemi_rig 2003 1500 QCSB 4x4 SLT Est 380bhp, Support The Troops Sticker (Because I Am One And So Is My Wife). Pending: Complete Head Gasket Kit, New Head Bolts, 6.1 Cam, 6.1 Exhaust Springs, 4.56 Gears and Install Kit, Amsoil 0w20 Synthetic, Amsoil Gear Oil. 2006 CHARGER R/T For The Mrs. -- Stock for now... "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all." - Thumper For all my fellow Military HEMI Heads, I am now on www.togetherweserved.com. |
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