Booyahzman
Member
I've been in the hunt for a good Yukon for awhile and found a nice 2005 with everyone I've been looking for except for the gear axle ratio. I had wanted a 4.10 gears, but found them to be very rare on non XL models. So, I've been settling on 3.73 gears, but none of the trucks I've looked at haven't been in the greatest shape.
On to the question, the truck I found had the RPO code of GU6, or the 3.42 gear ratio. I'm looking for a Yukon that will be able to tow up in the mountains around here in Colorado effortlessly (as much as can be expected, at least). I'm sure the 3.42s will be able to pull a trailer (looking at about 4-5k lbs tops) up the mountains, but slowly. However, the truck is a pretty good deal.
First question: what are your thoughts on the 3.42 gears and towing?
Secondly: if I decide to later on to swap out the axle from a Yukon/Tahoe with the 4.10 gears, what all would be involved in that?
Thanks in advance!
On to the question, the truck I found had the RPO code of GU6, or the 3.42 gear ratio. I'm looking for a Yukon that will be able to tow up in the mountains around here in Colorado effortlessly (as much as can be expected, at least). I'm sure the 3.42s will be able to pull a trailer (looking at about 4-5k lbs tops) up the mountains, but slowly. However, the truck is a pretty good deal.
First question: what are your thoughts on the 3.42 gears and towing?
Secondly: if I decide to later on to swap out the axle from a Yukon/Tahoe with the 4.10 gears, what all would be involved in that?
Thanks in advance!