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Nov 13, 2015 | 11:15 AM

irydhd

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towing 2015

Will I be able to tow 6k with the eco with the 3:31 gears or will it be too hard on it. Have 2011 eco now with trailer package.

Nov 13, 2015 | 11:26 AM

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With a 3.5 no problem at all. The 2.7 should be well within specs, but you'll notice the weight. Still shouldn't be a problem compared to what we were all towing with just a few years back.

Nov 13, 2015 | 04:54 PM

irydhd

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Thanks will b going to look this weekend or next week

Nov 13, 2015 | 06:10 PM

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NP, If you have any other questions before or after feel free to ask us!

Nov 16, 2015 | 07:46 PM

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Just my personal opinion here. I would seriously consider the 3.55 gears over the 3.31. I did a back to back test drive (of a 3.5 EB) and for me the 3.31 had less power as I started out from a stop. The 3.55 was noticably stronger. Drive both and report back here if you can.

Nov 17, 2015 | 08:27 AM

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If he's not towing often he may well do better with the 3.31 gears for overall economy and wear and tear. Not everyone wants to get out of the hole like a rocket.

Nov 17, 2015 | 08:55 AM

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I drove trucks with 3.31 and 3.55 gears, and ended up buying one with 3.55s simply because that's where the deal was. I would have preferred 3.31s.

These trucks have far more than enough power to tow anything within, or even substantially over, the rated towing capacity. My '13 with 3.73s would spin the tires with 12,000 lbs behind it and enough tongue weight to load the axle to GAWR. I want fuel economy and low cost of operation more than I want to be the fastest up the on-ramp with a trailer. I like my truck, but I'd like it more with lower gears.