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Sep 20, 2013 | 01:19 PM

MadMedic20

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From: Denver, CO

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Not sure how much weight this was, but pulled awesome from Denver to Cheyenne. Pulled in overdrive.

Sep 20, 2013 | 03:43 PM

Redneckfordf2502002

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I would have taken it out of overdrive but otherwise looks like a fun pull.
Trav

Sep 20, 2013 | 08:34 PM

MadMedic20

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I put it into tow/haul mode for any hills. But on the flats OD was great, no searching for gears or kicking down.

Sep 20, 2013 | 11:48 PM

truckfella

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MadMedic: 3.73's or 4.30's (or other?)

Sep 21, 2013 | 12:53 AM

MadMedic20

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From: Denver, CO

Haven't checked yet. My 2000 had 4.30s and this feels about the same.

Sep 22, 2013 | 08:25 PM

Boss08v10

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There is no reason to take it out of overdrive when towing. Especially when towing a fairly light load like you have on there. Maybe 8000 pounds would be my guess.

Oct 6, 2013 | 04:06 PM

MadMedic20

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Quote:

Originally Posted by truckfella

MadMedic: 3.73's or 4.30's (or other?)

Did my first oil change, noticed the dana build sticker on the front axle, 3.73.

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Oct 6, 2013 | 06:56 PM

Sparky04SD

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As long as it's not "searching" for a gear, running in Overdrive is fine. I usually leave it in Overdrive until it starts to pull hard and RPMs are down around 23-2400 and then manually back off the throttle and push the button to turn off OD. Cruises around 28-3000 and never needs another gear change. I haul 4k and pull up to around 6-10k. I run only 4.30's in all my V10's.