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Old 11-14-2007, 06:42 PM
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Can anyone tell me the best setting for towing I was told 4.10. Can anyone help me 5.3 CMC Serria 1500 extended
 
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Old 11-15-2007, 06:19 AM
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well,a 410 is great for towing..but crummy on mpg...unlress you REALLY need the 410,i'd go 373...
we're talking 15-16mpg with a 410
 
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Old 11-15-2007, 07:40 PM
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I have 4.10's. Without a trailer I get 14 city 19 highway (70 mph).
The last time I hauled a trailer was from SC to FL and averaged 14 with an 8' open air lift gate trailer. My tires are also 33.5" tall
 
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