3.73 vs. 4.30 AXLE RATIO
We are about to factory order our first Ford product. F-250 SRW 4x4 Super Cab, 8ft box XLT; 6.2 L V-8 gasser 385hp @ 5,500 RPM; torque 405 lb/ft. @ 4,500 RPM; 6-speed transmission; Snow Plow P...
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I have the F250 (2012) gasser and tow an 11.5K fifth wheel. I ordered the two wheel drive since I have no use for 4X4, and also ordered the 4.30.
My thought is, why order a 3.73 if you are only going to use the thruck for towing? Mine runs 2000 R's at 65 which is what I tow at.
BTW I towed with a rattler for 13 years and will not go back nor do I understand why so many people cannot awnswer the OP.
Anywhay, I get along fine and just towed thru the Smokies for the third time. My experience towing the rolling hill country and the 6% grades is tht you would be in 5th gear almost all of the time with the 3.73 diffy. With the way my vehicle performs, I know I would be running 5th gear if I had the 3.73.
Also take a look at the power band and when this motor really comes alive. It does not like to be grunting around any where under 2000 with a nice load back there. Too bad I cannot take hou for a spin in mine when hooked up.
My prediction is that if you get the 3.73 you will rarely use the top gear when towing your rig.
My thought is, why order a 3.73 if you are only going to use the thruck for towing? Mine runs 2000 R's at 65 which is what I tow at.
BTW I towed with a rattler for 13 years and will not go back nor do I understand why so many people cannot awnswer the OP.
Anywhay, I get along fine and just towed thru the Smokies for the third time. My experience towing the rolling hill country and the 6% grades is tht you would be in 5th gear almost all of the time with the 3.73 diffy. With the way my vehicle performs, I know I would be running 5th gear if I had the 3.73.
Also take a look at the power band and when this motor really comes alive. It does not like to be grunting around any where under 2000 with a nice load back there. Too bad I cannot take hou for a spin in mine when hooked up.
My prediction is that if you get the 3.73 you will rarely use the top gear when towing your rig.
