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Many don't pay any attention to the gear ratios available when buying a truck. Many owners wouldn't even be able to tell you the ratio they have.
The gear ratio means everything for your particular use of the vehicle. You need to decide whether you want a cruiser or a tow truck.
When we recently bought our 1500 Silverado, the axle ratio options were 3.08, 3.23, 3.42, and 3,73.
We saw a number of trucks with the "trailer Package" and 3.08 or 3.23 gears. WHAT A JOKE!
Now you might think that some of the new eight speed trannys will make the difference, but NO. You'll pull the guts out of it with a trailer.
Also, just moving to a 3/4 ton truck won't fix this. Some are being marketed with higher gear ratios for those who won't be towing.
Another thing to consider is your tire diameter. Whenever you put on tires with a larger diameter, you are reducing the tow capacity just as if you had a higher gear ratio.
You need to do the research.
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