3.55 or Other Gear Ratio for F150
I have towed my Springdale 28 ft travel trailer (around 7000# loaded) for the past ten years with a 2004 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4WD with a 3.92 axle ratio (tow rating was 8700# for the truck as equipped in...
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Sorry to bring this up but, there is no question which is better for towing. Look at the numbers. the ecoboost is stronger and at lower rpm's.
As for the huge difference in price, I think it was about $500 or $1000 when I bought mine.
The 5.o is an upcharge itself.
I have a 4.3 and an ecoboost. Whenever we are towing, it's with the ecoboost.
I bet I'll get some of the money back at trade in too.
Not trying to start another 5.0 vs eco fight here. Just giving an opinion.
As for the huge difference in price, I think it was about $500 or $1000 when I bought mine.
The 5.o is an upcharge itself.
I have a 4.3 and an ecoboost. Whenever we are towing, it's with the ecoboost.
I bet I'll get some of the money back at trade in too.
Not trying to start another 5.0 vs eco fight here. Just giving an opinion.
