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3:07 for towing

11-09-2002, 04:58 AM

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dlefebvre

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3:07 for towing

Just joined the forum-awesome information.Between my father and I, we own 3 first generation CTD's. My father recently bought a 90 3/4 ton reg cab LE. It has only144000 km(85000miles) It has an automatic (3 speed-no overdrive) with 3:07 differential. I was wondering if this thing will be any good for towing with the "highway gears". I know that gear ratio is not much good for towing with a gas engine, but I thought that the gear ratios might be different in the 3 speed that is put behind the diesel. It will be towing a 8000# 25 foot fifth wheel. any info would be greatly appreciated.

91 350 dually, total body restoration, K@N, fiberglass box cover, 5 speed, 4:10, performance mods to start soon, chev indigo blue

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