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Farmerjon
Jan 28, 2015Explorer
I don't think you would regret either gear choice.I just chose the 3.73 again and am very happy with it.The power of the new diesels is awesome and the 6 speed transmissions make it very easy to keep the engine happy.
We have pulled 21,000lbs and it had no trouble at all going up and down the hills,it always had more power than I needed.
I would be hesitate about the air bags because I'm old fashioned and think it's another thing to break, hah what a joke when you look at all the things a new truck has that could go wrong. I have my 1st automatic truck in 45 years because I didn't have a choice,,the last one was a 1956 chevy with a 4sp hydramatic .
I actully really, really like our new automatic.
I know I don't have the same brand as you are looking at but for the gear choices I don't think Ford or Ram makes any difference.
Enjoy your new truck!
We have pulled 21,000lbs and it had no trouble at all going up and down the hills,it always had more power than I needed.
I would be hesitate about the air bags because I'm old fashioned and think it's another thing to break, hah what a joke when you look at all the things a new truck has that could go wrong. I have my 1st automatic truck in 45 years because I didn't have a choice,,the last one was a 1956 chevy with a 4sp hydramatic .
I actully really, really like our new automatic.
I know I don't have the same brand as you are looking at but for the gear choices I don't think Ford or Ram makes any difference.
Enjoy your new truck!
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