stock auto and towing

jonny24v01 · 11-02-2009, 02:28 PM

I just recently got new tires(approximately 33's) and have 3.55 gears. When i loaded up this weekend the load is approximately 7500 to 9000 lbs depending on weight of trailer. I have my prerunner loaded on it backwards cause the trailer is wider behind the wheel wells, so thats a little more wind resistence. I cant find a pic right now, but the trailer is approximately 21 feet in length, all metal and diamond plate and is a dual axle tractor trailer. Anyways, with the comp on level one, i was slowed down to between 50-55 on the steep grades. The tranny doesn't feel like its slipping, the pump is fairly new, no codes and good fuel pressure, Egt's only reached about 1200 and boost about 19lbs. It seems like it should have a little more go than that. How much of a slushbox is the auto, or could i be underpowered/undergeared somewhat?

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2001 quad cab 4X4 5.9 CTD Auto. K&N intake, Silencer ring gone, 2.5" hbs leveling kit, BD steering brace, MBRP 4" turbo back straight piped, Edge Comp. Egt, trans temp, boost, and FP gauges., raptor100 pump. 285/75 tires and 3.55's. New VP44 -98K miles

jonny24v01 · 11-02-2009, 08:54 PM

The tires I got were a great deal though. I got the 4 tires shipped for 545. They are very similar to toyo AT's, size. 285\16 and load range E. I found them on Ebay. They are a good street, tow, and off road tire.

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2001 quad cab 4X4 5.9 CTD Auto. K&N intake, Silencer ring gone, 2.5" hbs leveling kit, BD steering brace, MBRP 4" turbo back straight piped, Edge Comp. Egt, trans temp, boost, and FP gauges., raptor100 pump. 285/75 tires and 3.55's. New VP44 -98K miles

11-02-2009, 02:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
jonny24v01 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 116 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts jonny24v01's Truck Pics	stock auto and towing I just recently got new tires(approximately 33's) and have 3.55 gears. When i loaded up this weekend the load is approximately 7500 to 9000 lbs depending on weight of trailer. I have my prerunner loaded on it backwards cause the trailer is wider behind the wheel wells, so thats a little more wind resistence. I cant find a pic right now, but the trailer is approximately 21 feet in length, all metal and diamond plate and is a dual axle tractor trailer. Anyways, with the comp on level one, i was slowed down to between 50-55 on the steep grades. The tranny doesn't feel like its slipping, the pump is fairly new, no codes and good fuel pressure, Egt's only reached about 1200 and boost about 19lbs. It seems like it should have a little more go than that. How much of a slushbox is the auto, or could i be underpowered/undergeared somewhat? __________________ 2001 quad cab 4X4 5.9 CTD Auto. K&N intake, Silencer ring gone, 2.5" hbs leveling kit, BD steering brace, MBRP 4" turbo back straight piped, Edge Comp. Egt, trans temp, boost, and FP gauges., raptor100 pump. 285/75 tires and 3.55's. New VP44 -98K miles

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11-02-2009, 08:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
jonny24v01 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 116 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts jonny24v01's Truck Pics	The tires I got were a great deal though. I got the 4 tires shipped for 545. They are very similar to toyo AT's, size. 285\16 and load range E. I found them on Ebay. They are a good street, tow, and off road tire. __________________ 2001 quad cab 4X4 5.9 CTD Auto. K&N intake, Silencer ring gone, 2.5" hbs leveling kit, BD steering brace, MBRP 4" turbo back straight piped, Edge Comp. Egt, trans temp, boost, and FP gauges., raptor100 pump. 285/75 tires and 3.55's. New VP44 -98K miles