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Old 06-09-2010, 11:36 AM
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Default 4Hi launch in Tow/Haul mode?

From a dead stop in 4Hi, would activating the tow/haul mode help me in any way? Should I not even fuss with the Tow/Haul mode and launch in 4hi? I'm curious if it would damage the transmission/transfer case..
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It depends on if your tow/haul mode is set up more aggressively from your tuner. I know mine is set up more aggressively, with less tq management, so it does help a little.
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Mine is pretty aggressive, it drops a gear and hangs it depending on the rate of speed I'm traveling. BTW, my transmission is built.
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One way to find out!! Rev it up and launch! video it just in case!!!
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I don't see how it would hurt anything using the tow/haul. It's not like it's going to give you 50 extra hp, maybe like 5 lol
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my intentions were to launch in 4Hi and in Tow/Haul mode at the track tonight. Right after second gear hits, I hit the 2wd button. I'm wondering if running both together and switching back to 2wd down the track will mess anything/confuse the computer and destroy either the tranny or transfer case.
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If you dont have a tune it will definately hurt. TM in tow/haul mode is like 40% whereas normally its around 20-30.
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Na, people do it all the time. I've done it a couple times on the street just screwing around in my truck.
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tow/haul won't make you any faster if you are on a stock tune.
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My truck is tuned.


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