Are the 2016 Ram HD’s Output Figures Bogus?

Cummins12V98 wrote:

stro1965 wrote:

spoon059 wrote:

stro1965 wrote:
My 3.73 geared 2012 F250 certainly was faster than my 3.42 geared 2015 3500. I love the Ram but wish there were some other gearing options.

I'm not certain, but I believe the Ram is geared for towing/hauling power, not racing.

3.42 doesn't seem ideal for towing to me, but what do I know?

Actually its good since 5th gear is the same RPM as 6th with 4:10's. With the Aisin's lower starting gear it gets the load rolling well. I towed a combined load of 28-30K for 3.5 years with the 3:42's and 68RFE. It was fine but I always eased into it from a stop until I got the load rolling then I mostly ran 5th at 62.

Saying that I now tow 32K combined with Aisin and 4:10's and that combo is better for sure but the 3:42's and Aiain are a great combo up to some pretty big numbers.

Rear axle ratios are where the whole 1/2 ton to 3/4 ton debate seems to go. Some only see a number and formulate an idea in their mind some performance attribute without looking at the big picture.

Just like today's "1/2" ton trucks are nothing like older generations much the same way the OEM's are not just stuffing granddaddy's old 1:1 transmission and high first gear transmissions into their new trucks.