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I drive a 2004 8.1 cc 2500hd, I pull a 12500lb 5th wheel, and was wondering if anyone else is towing this amount of weight with the torsion bars turned up and some 285/75/16 BFG's TA. I have the 3.73 gearing, volant intake, flowmaster, and westers. Wondering if I should switch rear end gears to the 4.10 so I dont lose any towing power? Also wondering what oil people use in this engine? I use the penzoil 5/30w, she use a little oil about every thousand miles of towing, but Ive heard this is normal? truck has 5000 miles on it. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks

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4.10's would help you pull a load like that one...

 

I hope your 285's have a load range high enough to handle the load or the truck will be unstable and possibly dangerous to drive when towing.

 

Most 8.1L owners seem to use about a quart of oil in between changes.

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The weight will be okay, the limit is 200lbs higher per tire on the 285's, becfause they are bigger. I just dont want to lose to much power. Anyone know how much the 4.10 gears would cost to change?

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I think for a 4x4 they are around $1100-$1200.

 

Shotgun who is one of our members did the switch to 4.56's on his truck with the 6.0L to help with his big tires and his towing capabillities.

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