DeckArtist
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I have the 5.7, 8 speed and 3.92 rear axle. For those who have the same setup, do you limit the 8 speed to 6 gears when towing? I've heard several times folks say do not tow in OD...
Ram Sport towing question....
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There is no need with the 8spd, use the Tow/Haul mode. If it starts for some reason while towing hills it seems to shift a bunch you can limit the gearing.
I think the "don't tow in overdrive" came from back in the day when it was a separate gearset, that's not the case nowadays.
I think the "don't tow in overdrive" came from back in the day when it was a separate gearset, that's not the case nowadays.
shmedley
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I just put my express (5.7, 8 speed and 3.92) in tow/haul mode and go.
I mostly just tow my car on a trailer. I have been through some mountains with it and haven't seen any issues (knocks on wood)
I mostly just tow my car on a trailer. I have been through some mountains with it and haven't seen any issues (knocks on wood)
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I just towed my TT over 2 mountain passes to bring it home, and all I did is push the tow/haul switch, and then take 5 minutes to rest it was so taxing
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