Hello all , thank you ranger pat and deen, for your feedback on a previous question..
I have an I6 4.9l , 4 speed borg- warner manual transmission , and , the question is , on the rear end tag , I have S806D
can anyone help in regards to what this means , and the max GCWR for the truck? It has "granny gear" , 1st gear is so low ,I have to shift around 3 miles an hour into 2nd . Also , does a fifth wheel better help the truck to handle a heavy load? A friend of mine tows a 24 foot prowler , and says that if you have electric brakes on the trailer , that it is no problem to max out or go a little over your GCWR .. is this true? Please help , planning to travel soon!!
Any and all feedback is appreciated!!
Thanks in advance ,
Peter

 

I had an 89 with your same transmission.It is a very good and tough transmission.When not towing anything you can start off in 2nd gear .My truck had a 355 gear.Your gross weight will be on a tag on your driver door.

 

It's never OK nor safe to exceed your factory weight rating. In fact some states are considering legislation to ticket drivers who do so, as soon as they can figure out a way to enforce it. Towing a fifth wheel doesn't make your truck haul more. Fifth wheels are just easier to tow because they track better because the pin weight in directly over the rear axle. Find your GCWR, that is the COMBINED weight of your vehicle, your passengers, fuel, trailer, gear, etc. The sum of all these items must be under, or right at the GCWR. Whoever told you it was OK to exceed the tow rating is not doing you any favors. It's unsafe, it will wear your vehicle out early and your are dangerous to other drivers on the road. Do some research, find out your true weight ratings. Different axle ratios, engines, etc make a difference. And then equip your truck to safely tow at that weight. Trailer brakes are required in every state at 1.000 or 1.500 pounds of trailer weight. They're not just a good idea, you are unsafe without them. Be careful, towing a trailer is fun, it's great to have your 'house' with you on camping trips. But don't put your life, or others lives in danger by ignoring the factory tow ratings, they're there for a reason. Peace bro, Ken

 

Thank you all , very informative and honest.
Peace Out

Peter:
















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