Rear axle ratios and impact on towing
Suppose you have a choice between two axle ratios, say they are a 3.09 and a 3.45. And let's say the vehicle has an 8 speed transmission, so there's plenty of gear flexibility. Ok, so there's roughl...
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When we only had a three speed tranny without OD axle ratio was very important. Unfortunately many have not figured out with just a 4 speed pulling a heavy trailer you do not need a 4.10 as keeping it out of OD and direct (the best gear to tow in) you have a 3.73. These same ones then say but off the line you need the 4.10 and with a clutch that might be true but with a torque converter... give me a break.
Not sure you need 8 as I love my PSD with a manual 6 speed. Pulling I use 5 of them unless I'm on a hill and then use the low hole to get started. Around town it becomes a 3 speed.
OP, for what you are towing I do not see any problem with a 3.09 by keeping it out of OD or on a good hill one gear lower, but you have to lift your arm and select a different gear. I would nor call that having to work.:W
Not sure you need 8 as I love my PSD with a manual 6 speed. Pulling I use 5 of them unless I'm on a hill and then use the low hole to get started. Around town it becomes a 3 speed.
OP, for what you are towing I do not see any problem with a 3.09 by keeping it out of OD or on a good hill one gear lower, but you have to lift your arm and select a different gear. I would nor call that having to work.:W
