Posted by butchdavis on 10/04/15 - 3:03 PM
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Given your budget restriction a newer truck is probably out of the picture.
I recommend you investigate the possibility of a differential final drive gear ratio change. Possibly changing to a 4.10 or similar gear set would provide your existing truck with the added bottom end to make it a satisfactory tow vehicle. That would certainly be your least cost option.
Perhaps someone with a similar truck to yours but with a lower ratio will chime in. If this option interests you let us know your trucks final drive ratio.