Towing question

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I'm going to be picking up a camper that will be 6000#-6500# fully loaded, my Envoy would be maxed out so I'm upgrading. Will a Tahoe/Yukon be fine for that weight or would the Denali be better.

 

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A Yukon/Tahoe with the 5.3 should have no problems. But the 6.0 motor in the Denali would be even better. Also, lower gears will help, like the 3.73 and 4.10 options.

 

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The motor is not a big deal to me, but I do like the bigger tranny in the Denali.

 

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That's right. The M32 tranny is stronger. And I believe you have a trans temp gauge standard as well with the Denali.

 

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Yeah it does ... my old truck had the gauge and I loved it, never wondered if it was too hot. Will the Denali's suspension handle as much as a Tahoe?

 

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i thought higher gear ratios are better for towing, i have a 4.10 on my yukon because i tow my boat, i was told i want that because it puts out more torque.

 

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Rollin Thunder said:

i thought higher gear ratios are better for towing, i have a 4.10 on my yukon because i tow my boat, i was told i want that because it puts out more torque.

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The higher the number, the lower the gearing. For ex. 4.10 is a lower gear than 3.73.

 

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JKmotorsports said:

The higher the number, the lower the gearing. For ex. 4.10 is a lower gear than 3.73.

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ok cool, thanks, but the denali only has 3.42, wouldn't it be better to get a 3/4 ton to get the 6.0 or even 8.1 then a denali.

 

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I have an 02 Yukon with the 5.3L engine, 4.1 rear end, and all towing options. I have no problem towing a 6500 lb HiLo trailer around the west. I even have the power to pass on some inclines.