rear axle gear ratio
Getting ready to move up to a 3500. I've shopped the available trucks, and have a good idea of what I want. The two I have narrowed down to are a '14 and a '15 Ram 3500. Identical with the exception o...
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Grit dog wrote:valhalla360 wrote:
As long as you are within the ratings, I would go with the lower ratio.
Either should tow fine but running empty the lower ratio will give you slightly better MPG running empty.
Reality is I would probably look for other considerations to make the choice.
So you mean higher gear ratio, lower numerically.
Yes....oops. the lower numerically.
The OP said most miles are not towing. Worst case on steep grades he might drop down a gear to keep the RPM up towing.
But again, I would probably consider it a non-issue and decide based on other considerations between the two trucks.
