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Gear ratios, tires and suspension & gas-mileage, towing and hauling

Discussion in 'Towing & Hauling' started by patrickehh, Apr 10, 2020.

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I have a Subaru Legacy that I use for getting to work and getting groceries that I want to trade in before it stops running (186,000 miles, lots of behavior that indicates its dying). I have an F350 that I use to tow lawnmowers and mulch from April-October, but not every day. I want to trade that it before it blows up too. I want to replace them with a Tundra to fill both roles.

Looking for a 2016-19, 5.7 L, 4x4. My trailer is rated for 10k lbs, but I have only maxed it out 2 or 3 times in the last 2 years and I don't plan on doing it often. I'm wondering what the differences in suspensions and gear ratios are between the TRD Pro, the TRD Off-road, and non-off road. What combinations are best for gas-mileage (1.5 hr round-trip commute for work August-June) and towing in the landscaping seasons? What size tires are also ideal for these requirements?

Thanks for any help you can give!

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