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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 11:20 AM
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I tow with 285's and 3.73 gears. I don't get into hill climb battles while pulling, take it easy and it does just fine.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 05MilMachine
I tow with 285's and 3.73 gears. I don't get into hill climb battles while pulling, take it easy and it does just fine.
But how much weight are you pulling?
 
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 05MilMachine
I tow with 285's and 3.73 gears. I don't get into hill climb battles while pulling, take it easy and it does just fine.
Has nothing to do with battles, more about how much more easily the X works while going up that hill.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 01:25 PM
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Sure I would rather have gears and now that the Ex isn't my daily driver and will be paid off next month....mods are coming! I have had 9k enclosed trailer behind it. I guess it depends on what you do more of as to how you outfit your truck. As a daily driver with freeway the 3.73 were good. As a dedicated tow/play rig gears that start with a 4 are on my list.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 03:01 PM
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So my new to me 03 Ex with thw V10 has 3.73 gears. It is 4x4 so doesn't both axles have to be regeared? Im sure this is a dumb question. But gearing and this stuff isn't my strong point. It just seems like it needs to be done together.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 03:03 PM
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Yes both together.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 11:16 PM
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Oh yes--very nice twins!!--turbos I mean



Come on--you knew that was coming!
 
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