Rear Axle Gear
Am looking for opinion/advice on choosing an adequate rear axle gear ratio. Will be pulling a Cruiser RV Fun Finder 214 (approaximately 5000 lbs. loaded) with a Ford F-150 Ecoboost (yet to be purchas...
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roadtoadflorida wrote:
I just switched out my 3:23 rear end to a 4:10 ring and pinion. What a difference in my '06 SIlverado 1500 Crew Cab, 4.8. I now can tow my 25" Dutchmen Lite much more easier. $900 for all labor, gears, bearings, seals, etc. Cheaper than a new truck. Just wanted to share.
Typical example of how the rear end ratio affects torque at the rear wheel. 4X4 TVs would need to change both front and rear axle ratios. It's what happens at the rear wheels not just what happens at the engine.
