Can my 1999 Yukon Denali Tow my 24" Boat

[TahoeJim]

Well if i have a 24" rims with 295/ Tires. which put me to "cant TOWN a BOAT" category.. this is F U C $ ing GAY"

Do i need to buy another truck just to pull this damm boat. argg.

295/35-24's are 32.1" tall when new.

7000 pounds for a Tahoe is just not realistic. These trucks don't have the guts to get it done....brakes, suspension, horsepower, none of it. What you need to do it reliably and with some "reserve" in case of hills or things like backing up a driveway with an incline.....a 3/4 ton Suburban or a pickup equipped correctly.

 

[longstand]

295/35-24's are 32.1" tall when new.

7000 pounds for a Tahoe is just not realistic. These trucks don't have the guts to get it done....brakes, suspension, horsepower, none of it. What you need to do it reliably and with some "reserve" in case of hills or things like backing up a driveway with an incline.....a 3/4 ton Suburban or a pickup equipped correctly.

Hell with it. LOL

I will just buy a CHEAP truck. That has alot of POWER.

 

[Done Deal DR]

Well if i have a 24" rims with 295/ Tires. which put me to "cant TOWN a BOAT" category.. this is F U C $ ing GAY"

Do i need to buy another truck just to pull this damm boat. argg.

It sounds like you have some issues here. First, per your other thread, you need to get the correct sized tires on both sides of your truck. Towing with something like that going on is just irresponsible IMO.

Second, I'll leave my opinions on a tow vehicle with 24's out of the equation, but you can re-gear to something numerically higher to account for the larger tire circumference, and even go a bit more which will help tow the weight easier. As you can see on TahoeJim's post, gearing down helps the tow rating of a vehicle and for good reason, it will allow easier starts and less stress, and will also feel like its towing the weight easier due to this.

Third, make sure your hitch is rated for the weight you will be towing. I always try to over-engineer for peace of mind.

Then you have a whole other laundry list of things you'd probably want to check and upgrade, but there is already some good information in this thread regarding that.

 

[longstand]

It sounds like you have some issues here. First, per your other thread, you need to get the correct sized tires on both sides of your truck. Towing with something like that going on is just irresponsible IMO.

Second, I'll leave my opinions on a tow vehicle with 24's out of the equation, but you can re-gear to something numerically higher to account for the larger tire circumference, and even go a bit more which will help tow the weight easier. As you can see on TahoeJim's post, gearing down helps the tow rating of a vehicle and for good reason, it will allow easier starts and less stress, and will also feel like its towing the weight easier due to this.

Third, make sure your hitch is rated for the weight you will be towing. I always try to over-engineer for peace of mind.

Then you have a whole other laundry list of things you'd probably want to check and upgrade, but there is already some good information in this thread regarding that.

I dont want to be an ass. but i cant hardly understand your word. LOL
Its my second language.

So from my understanding. i need to Switch the Gear from D "Drive" to 1 When pulling up the HILL .

or

your saying to change the AXLES and instead of the 3.73 Gear i have to go higher gearing?

 

[Done Deal DR]

I dont want to be an ass. but i cant hardly understand your word. LOL
Its my second language.

So from my understanding. i need to Switch the Gear from D "Drive" to 1 When pulling up the HILL .

or

your saying to change the AXLES and instead of the 3.73 Gear i have to go higher gearing?

Both. Instead of 3.73 gears you may want to consider going to something numerically taller. You also don't want to tow in "D" either, most recommend dropping it down a gear.

I'd say something about your language skills but I only know one so I have no room to talk.

 

[longstand]

Both. Instead of 3.73 gears you may want to consider going to something numerically taller. You also don't want to tow in "D" either, most recommend dropping it down a gear.

I'd say something about your language skills but I only know one so I have no room to talk.

what kinda gearing can i upgrade to.. ? i believe this is the only one i could put. anything else i think i need to heavily modified a lot of things

---------- Post added at 03:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:58 PM ----------

I been searching around and i found this

Can i change this internal Parts so i could better towing capacity?

WHAT will be the HIGHEST gearing i could install on this? which is good for towing and Daily driving?
will it effect my MPG or other front Axle?

if i change the mechanical gearing on the rear gearing and turn on 4 Wheel drive will that create problem for the front ?

 

[Done Deal DR]

what kinda gearing can i upgrade to.. ? i believe this is the only one i could put. anything else i think i need to heavily modified a lot of things

---------- Post added at 03:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:58 PM ----------

I been searching around and i found this

Can i change this internal Parts so i could better towing capacity?

WHAT will be the HIGHEST gearing i could install on this? which is good for towing and Daily driving?
will it effect my MPG or other front Axle?

if i change the mechanical gearing on the rear gearing and turn on 4 Wheel drive will that create problem for the front ?

You need to replace both the front and rear gears at the same time, and yes that would improve your towing capability. Since your current wheels/tire combo is taller than stock, you have effectively actually decreased your towing capability. This is however the same problem me and many others who have put on larger off road tires like 33's or 35's.

I have limited experience with gear ratios and I haven't checked to see what the total circumference of your tire is, but I'd imagine somewhere around a 4.56 would be good for you.

 

[longstand]

You need to replace both the front and rear gears at the same time, and yes that would improve your towing capability. Since your current wheels/tire combo is taller than stock, you have effectively actually decreased your towing capability. This is however the same problem me and many others who have put on larger off road tires like 33's or 35's.

I have limited experience with gear ratios and I haven't checked to see what the total circumference of your tire is, but I'd imagine somewhere around a 4.56 would be good for you.

How would a Full Kit look like.. I seen some links for Rear Gear Kit. but not sure if that is all the part necessary to switch gearing ration..


or the picture i have show above is all i need to change? HOPE SO.

I assume its easy to replace.

 

[Done Deal DR]

You need both and no it's not that easy to replace. Unless you 100% know what you are doing I don't recommend you try to install gears.

 

[96ProCompTahoe]

x2 on letting the pro's install your gear sets if your not familiar with them. you'll need whats pictured and a "master install kit"

you may want to upgrade your brakes if you are going to be towing that boat. these trucks are a little lacking to begin with. even more so with your oversized rims and 7000# boat. thats a ton of rolling weight.