gear axle ratio question
Hi all, We got our Excursion back from the dealer with a new fuel pump. We have been talking about changing out the gears for better towing. Right now we have a V10 with a towing package and a 3....
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RinconVTR wrote:
Change rear end gear for 2-3,000 dollars on an aging SUV for occasional towing?
Nope. Not wise.
Save that cash for a new SUV instead.
If it's not wise for you and your situation, then you should absolutely not do it. However other users may have different conditions that make it a very good idea.
I bought my '05 EX seven years ago and plan to keep it for another 7 or so years until we retire and upgrade to a Class A MH. It serves as our dedicated tow rig with virtually no daily driving, only running around unloaded sightseeing at vacation destinations. So for us and our use the $1500 I spent on regearing from 3.73 to 4.88 (and adding a locker in the rear diff) to make the big wagon a better tow vehicle was money well spent.
And what new SUV should I theoretically save my money for that will pull our 11,000lb TT as well as my modified Excursion?
