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Yes or No Answer...
I think I am looking at too many issues. So to simplify the matter, I need your opinion please.
I am buying a 2001 X with 8,000 miles, a V-10 and a 3.73 rear. In your opinion will it safely tow a TT at 8800 lbs and a tongue weight of 1000 lbs. These numbers are absolute MAX and may be lower.
Thanks for your patience and advice!
THD
I am buying a 2001 X with 8,000 miles, a V-10 and a 3.73 rear. In your opinion will it safely tow a TT at 8800 lbs and a tongue weight of 1000 lbs. These numbers are absolute MAX and may be lower.
Thanks for your patience and advice!
THD
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No typo. 8 K.
Yep, I use a WD hitch with my current setup and will have to get another one for the bigger TT.
THANKS!
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Not an opinion, but it is a fact.
Yes. EASILY.
It may be lower, but you can certainly go higher. A lot higher.
Stewart
I am buying a 2001 X with 8,000 miles, a V-10 and a 3.73 rear. In your opinion will it safely tow a TT at 8800 lbs and a tongue weight of 1000 lbs.
These numbers are absolute MAX and may be lower.
Stewart
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Guess I'll close the deal on the X.
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Like I posted over on RV.net, you will not like towing 9k lbs with the 3.73`s. the truck will work hard doing it. it`s not the weight that is the issue, but the frontal area of the trailer. our trailer weighs in at approx. 9200lbs and is 11.5ft tall. towing with the 3.73`s was a pain. and no you can`t just run in 3rd to make up for the difference, like someone mentioned, because that doesn`t change the gear ratio inside the trans like a ring and pinion swap will! I would definitely budget for some gears. believe me I know. I went from 3.73`s to 4.30`s and the difference was night and day. sure you can tow it, but you wont be happy.
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What he said plus plan on single digit fuel mileage with V10 when towing. I don't have 4.30 gear experience with my X but with previous vehicles, it was a huge difference.
They only way you may be happy with 3.73 gears in a V10 is if you primarily pull on flat road. The first 3% to 5% five mile grade you have to pull will burst your happiness bubble.
Also, don't know if you are looking at a 2WD or 4X4. A 4X4 is going to be very expensive to convert from 3.73 to 4.10 or 4.30. FWIW.
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They only way you may be happy with 3.73 gears in a V10 is if you primarily pull on flat road. The first 3% to 5% five mile grade you have to pull will burst your happiness bubble.
Also, don't know if you are looking at a 2WD or 4X4. A 4X4 is going to be very expensive to convert from 3.73 to 4.10 or 4.30. FWIW.
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Should be ~$750 per axle to re-gear at good shop.
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Powertrain or drivetrain shop. The one here is called Jackson Powertrain. Got the gears on my Durango swapped for almost exactly $750 including tax. Went from 3.55:1 to 4.56:1!!! Way fun to drive now. hehe
I think you'd pay WAY more than that at the dealership if they would even do it.
I think you'd pay WAY more than that at the dealership if they would even do it.
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My only concern at this point is the hitches were rated lower in 2001.
I also have a 2004 with 40 K miles for $19 K on the table.
Decisions, decisions....
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Diesel ? Gas?
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2001 X with V-10 3.73 Limited. Leather interior etc. 8,000 miles
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2004 X with V-10 3.73 Eddie Bauer Leather, DVD etc 40,000 miles
Both have 2 bench seats in back. Both are in excellent shape.
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2004 X with V-10 3.73 Eddie Bauer Leather, DVD etc 40,000 miles
Both have 2 bench seats in back. Both are in excellent shape.