10 speed F150 axle ratios
I'm considering a 10 speed F150. My '13 3.5 Ecoboost 3.55 axle 2WD Supercrew short bed is darn near perfect for my one and only cage transportation and tow vehicle. It performs very well. I have weigh...
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Grit dog wrote:
Unless you struggled to keep in peak power band (wide with an eco) then the extra gears don't really do anything for you. Get the deepest rear end gears you can if pulling a bunch with a gasser.
Most RVers use their TV for other purposes besides towing. Plus, the EPA does not test vehicles with a tow load. Point being, if you can have a transmission that gives you a wider gear ratio you will have the power to "launch" a fully loaded TV with a "normal" rear axle ratio. Then when you are driving without a load, you will still get good fuel economy.
