Changing differential gears
WWould like to hear from those that have actually changed their rear-end ratios. Did you get any improvement? Was it worth it? Any pitfalls?
Forum Discussion
"I understand what your saying and I believe Ram's specs but if you talk to people who have gone from 3.42 SRW's and moved up to a dually with 4.10's, the driving experience is vastly improved even when not loaded. When loaded they're able to get off the line much better which is always a sore point with diesels."
Completely disagree with being "Vastly improved", sure the 4.10 takes off easier but unloaded I wish I could lock out first gear as you get rolling and it hits second.
The AISIN is key to making the 3.42's work well towing HEAVY. My Son has a 15 Limited 3500 4x4 SRW AISIN. I have towed his 14k dump trailer at a combined of around 26-27k, took off on a good grade with ease. My 11 HO Dually same gears on grade struggled at 28k. If the AISIN were in that truck I would be still towing with it even at my 33-35k loads.
Bottom line 3.42's/AISIN can't be beat for performance and fuel economy BOTH up to 29K+ !!!
If I get a 19 or 20 even at 35K I will most likely buy the 3.42's this time over the 4.10's. WITH THE AISIN!
Ask MeAgain of his 3.42/AISIN towing experiences.
Completely disagree with being "Vastly improved", sure the 4.10 takes off easier but unloaded I wish I could lock out first gear as you get rolling and it hits second.
The AISIN is key to making the 3.42's work well towing HEAVY. My Son has a 15 Limited 3500 4x4 SRW AISIN. I have towed his 14k dump trailer at a combined of around 26-27k, took off on a good grade with ease. My 11 HO Dually same gears on grade struggled at 28k. If the AISIN were in that truck I would be still towing with it even at my 33-35k loads.
Bottom line 3.42's/AISIN can't be beat for performance and fuel economy BOTH up to 29K+ !!!
If I get a 19 or 20 even at 35K I will most likely buy the 3.42's this time over the 4.10's. WITH THE AISIN!
Ask MeAgain of his 3.42/AISIN towing experiences.
