Gear ratio advice 3:73 or 4:30 on Super Duty
I am in the beginning stages of looking for a new TV and was looking at the Fords to start off with. (Dont worry Dodge fans I will look at them next) I see that Ford has either the 3:73 or 4:30 gears ...
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austinjenna wrote:
I am in the beginning stages of looking for a new TV and was looking at the Fords to start off with. (Dont worry Dodge fans I will look at them next) I see that Ford has either the 3:73 or 4:30 gears for what I would be interested in, 4wd, dually, crew cab. Currently my fiver is only 11k but all the new ones we look at are in the 16K range so I am looking to future proof myself a bit. My truck is also my daily driver.
My question is what gears would you recommend. Will I notice any big changes in MPG? We are currently weekend campers with one/two longer trips a year, but in the next 5-6 yeas that might change to more longer trips.
There is a 3K towing difference between the 2 gears but honestly if I am getting something that weighs 26k I will probably get a MDT.
Any advice?
With the gear ratio's on Ford's 6 speed transmission a 3:73 is all you need. Once you test drive a 6.7 Power Stroke and step on the go pedal you'll understand.
