Ram 3500 (6.4 Hemi)3.73 vs 4.10 with TC
I'm looking at this truck on the dealer lot crew cab short box. I know the rear axle makes a difference towing but with a truck camper should I pass this truck up and wait or order a 4.10....I would ...
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kohldad wrote:
This thought even after driving a while has gone through my mind too. However, if I went with larger tires later to adjust the ratio I wouldn't be able to get my camper in the truck without using blocks. As it was, I was glad I had put 2x6 blocks under the rear jacks last time I unloaded from the 2004 Dodge or I would have problem getting it in the new truck. Also, larger tires hurt fuel mileage and increases the stress on the front end which is the weak point in a Ram.
The difference between 4.10 and 3.73 is only 10%. I have no idea what size tires the truck comes with, but I assume somewhere in the 32" range. To get to the 3.73 gearing with a bigger tire you would only be going up 3" in tire diameter which only raises the truck 1-1/2". If you went with a 5% increase instead, it would hardly be noticeable. You know what will work for you, but at least with the 4.10's you would have options without going to a smaller tire.
