MFL wrote:
WillT wrote:
TUCQUALA wrote:
Haven't towed with a 6.2, but with the 6.8 V10, the 4.30's are so much better than the 3.73's,
I 2nd this. I have the 6.8 V10 with the 3.73s and not a towing day goes by that I don't wish I had the other gearing. And I pull a smaller trailer than you have!
While I agree with both of these posts, I have to say the 6-speed transmission gear spacing, and lockout capability makes a big difference with the 6.2 in later model SuperDuty trucks. The 4.30 gearing is still best choice for towing, but 3.73 is not bad, especially if the XL models have the smaller 17" tires/wheels. The 18"-20" larger tires/wheels will take away from actual gearing. I have a 13 6.2 with 3.73 that works great for my various use, not just for towing.
Jerry
The trucks I'm looking at all have the 18" wheels with 275/70/18 tires
