Ram Goes to Stunning 900 lb-ft of torque
The 2016 Ram 3500 breaks the towing record previously held by the old Ram 3500 (at 30,000 pounds) by moving up to 31,210 pounds,more than two tons beyond its closest rival. To get there, Ram went from...
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"and sometimes even different rear axle ratios. "
The rear axle ratio used should be determined by the torque/horsepower characteristics of the engine involved.
Also the transmission ratios will be included in determining the rear axle ratio.
Thus I would not expect nor should it be required that all of the trucks tested should have the same rear axle ratio. Each truck should use the ratio that best fits the above described issues and the job or hill that will be used.
With the Ram having lower rpm's for it's peak torque and horsepower I would expect the Ram would want a lower ratio rear end gear than the V8 diesels.
A 3.73 is a lower ratio than a 4.11 in case there is confusion about what was meant by a lower ratio rear end gear.
The rear axle ratio used should be determined by the torque/horsepower characteristics of the engine involved.
Also the transmission ratios will be included in determining the rear axle ratio.
Thus I would not expect nor should it be required that all of the trucks tested should have the same rear axle ratio. Each truck should use the ratio that best fits the above described issues and the job or hill that will be used.
With the Ram having lower rpm's for it's peak torque and horsepower I would expect the Ram would want a lower ratio rear end gear than the V8 diesels.
A 3.73 is a lower ratio than a 4.11 in case there is confusion about what was meant by a lower ratio rear end gear.
