tow capacities

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DDK1
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I have a 1994 silverado with a 350 engine and auto trans. It has a 3.42 axle ratio which is rated to tow about 5000 lbs. What i would like to do is change the gearing so it could tow around 7500. Is there any way to know what ratio i need? I dont want to go any lower than i need to.
Aug 29, 2012 at 9:58 PM
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you could probably go to a 3.73 but you'll need to put the hitch that you need for it as well.
Aug 29, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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