FORD F-150 AXLE RATIO CHOICE
My new trailer (Keystone 26RBS) weighs only 6600 lbs + cargo. I’m about to order a 2021 Ford F-150 equipped as follows: V6 3.5 engine Standard (not Max) Trailer Towing Package. This truck has a 10...
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JRscooby wrote:
Everybody is talking about no difference at highway speeds. But the high speed gears will put more strain everything when starting the load.
Assuming you don't exceed the ratings...it will only put more strain on the drive shaft and rear transaxle gears but they are rated for that extra load.
Everything else will see identical strain levels.
- The axles past the pumpkin have no clue what is providing the torque.
- The transmission will simply select a different gear to keep the strain the same and the engine won't know the difference as the overall gear ratio will be pretty much the same.
It's only if you exceed the max rating for the rear end that it becomes an issue.
