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Labradorman
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May 28, 2013

New to Rving.....Need Assistance !! F150 Question.

Have 2010 F150 5.4l Super Crew (long Box). 3.55 gear ratio. Trailer package. I recently purchased a Forest River Salem Hemisphere 272BH. Dry weight 6240 lbs dry. Have chance ti put airbag kit o...
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Hybridhunter
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Jun 01, 2013
Perrysburg Dodgeboy wrote:
3:55 final gear with a 9800# tow rating :h yep have fun with that. Dump the air bags and change the gears to something around 3:90 something IMO. First small grade and you will see.

Don


You need to "get with the times" the 6 speed makes the 3.55 gears a non-issue. These 6 speeds have enough gears there is always one available wthat with put the engine in it's powerband. And they lock the converter in any gear except first.

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