F350: 4.30 or 3.73 Gears
Very close to ordering a new F350 SRW 6.2 engine, long bed, rear wheel drive, crew cab. Tow a Grand Design Reflection 27RL. Pin weight 1900 lbs and trailer at 9000 lbs (both scaled weight, fully pac...
Forum Discussion
Denny & Jami wrote:Bedlam wrote:
Something else to consider is that you are putting less stress on the transmission torque converter or clutch on every initial start if you have a higher gear reduction in the axles.
That's also a very good point and another good reason to go with lower gears.
Denny
I agree with the lower gears helping remove some of the stress. Denny is towing very heavy, and needs the help of the 4.30 gears. I also agree that it is hard to compare the old C6, or E40D, to these newer 6-speeds. Gearing changes would be less noticeable, with the new tranny.
Jerry
