Soon to burb

Hi folks. I just test drove a 17 Suburban LT that was pretty well optioned out and included the max trailering package.

my question is should I hold out for the premier trim? I’m interested in the Magnetic ride to help control body roll and wallowing on the highway. I really liked the 3.42 gearing the max trailering gives you, but am curious if others find it hurts mpg vs the 3.08.

any other thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

oilcanhenry

I would not tow anything with a 3.08 axle ratio unless it was very light. The 3,42 is even a bit light for many trailers. Your Suburban is not a car, it's a large SUV. Going too high on the axle ratio could cause premature engine or transmission failure.
If you want high gar milage you wont get it with a large vehicle. You need to accept this as a fact, becuase it is.

repairman54

How heavy of a trailer are you pulling. Max package is fine up to a point, like when you need to be in a 2500 or 3500 pickup. Tow rating max it just that, the max, and I wouldn't be pulling anything with less than a 30% cushion under the max rating.
3.08 is for pulling a little trailer with stuff going to the dump or a lawn tractor to mom's to mow her lawn.
As said, big SUV / truck means it likes gas period.