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Class 3 trucks have been common users of the Dana 80 since it was first manufactured in 1988. Dodge used the axle selectively in class 2 trucks from 1994 to 2002. Ford has made use of the axle in class 4 trucks until 2005 when the Dana S 110 was phased in.
A new trailer towing package was added allowing larger trailer loads to be pulled. Coupled with heavy duty cooling, 3.23 gearing, high output 80 amp large frame alternator and heavy-duty THM400 transmission, the long wheelbase was ideal to pull trailers weighing up to 7,000 lb (3,200 kg). 1972 marked Cadillac's 70th anniversary.
For every 3.23 revolutions of the smallest gear A, the largest gear B turns one revolution, or for every one revolution of the smallest gear A, the largest gear B turns 0.31 ( 1 / 3.23 ) revolution, a total reduction of about 1:3.23 (Gear Reduction Ratio (GRR) is the inverse of Gear Ratio (GR)).
Towing capacity increased by 800 lb (360 kg) for a maximum towing capacity of 8,900 lb (4,000 kg) when properly equipped with the appropriate axle ratio and heavy-duty trailer towing package. [26] Payload capacity was increased to a maximum of 1,614 lb (732 kg).
The Ram 3500 has three axle ratios (3.42, 3.73, and 4.10) and 17" wheels. Ram 4500/5500 has three axle ratios (4.10, 4.44, and 4.88) and 19.5-inch wheels. The 4500/5500 Rams rear axle is a Dana S 110. The front axle on 4×4 models is manufactured by Magna, while 2-wheel-drive models just have a solid, non-drive axle.
A heavy-duty towing package is available on select Gladiator Sport models increasing the towing capacity to 7,650 lb (3,470 kg) and includes a 4.10 rear axle ratio. Rubicon models with automatic transmissions tow 7,000lb. The diesel-powered Gladiator will feature a lower towing capacity rating than the gasoline-powered variant.
All 5.7L Tundras came equipped with a tow package which included engine oil and transmission coolers, an integrated trailer hitch, 4.30:1 axle ratio, and large braking hardware for increased fade resistance. Equipped with the 5.7L V8, the Tundra had a maximum tow rating of 9,000–10,400 lb (4,100–4,700 kg) depending on body configuration.
If equipped with the trailer tow package the new 2011 Explorer will be able to tow up to 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) of braked trailer. That is 1,500 lb (680 kg) greater than the towing capacity stated for the Explorer America concept and 2,115 lb (959 kg) less than the outgoing Explorer's towing capacity, although that was only available with the 4.6 ...