rear gear suggestions

[karlbenz]

my son has a 75 c30. has a stock 350 and sm465. he wants to haul his 28' bumper pull camper on trips 4-6 hours away. what would be a good middle of the road gear for this? Thanks

[Dleslie212]

3.73

[karlbenz]

Originally Posted by Dleslie212

3.73

thanks. what would you say for a 84 k10, sbc, sm465, np205 with 33" tires? This is my hunting rig but sees the road alot going to and from the club. currently has a 2.56. I currently have to start out in low gear. backing up it's best to put tc in low. only trailer I pull is a 4x8 4 wheeler trailer and that is very seldom. Thanks again

[kwmech]

4.10s with a small block

[400/400]

Originally Posted by kwmech

4.10s with a small block

Agreed 4.10’s with a SBC and stockish tires is ideal for towing. Also expect to cruise 55-60 tops.

[Corts60]

My favorite towing set up I’ve had was a t400 w/ gear vendors and 3:73 gears. But I never tow anything seriously heavy. Maybe max I tow is 3500 lbs. but this set up gives multiple gearing choices on the fly and when you’re not towing, great gas mileage!

[Dead Parrot]

For the son's C30, 3.73 or 4.10, depending on tire size and trailer weight.
For the K10, 3.42s. My C10 has 3.42s and 30" tires and it makes for a general purpose rig.