Specific Question on F350's

4x4ord wrote:

Lynnmor wrote:
I got the plow package with the 3.55 gears and heavy alternator. Don't want the 20" wheels as they are just for show; no go. The larger wheels would make the gearing about the same as the 3.31.

Both those reasons are why I like the 20 inch wheels. I have absolutely no desire for a different final gear ratio. Why would anyone need a lower speed gear ratio than 3.31 in a srw pick up truck with a first gear ratio of 3.97 and 800 or more lb ft of torque engine?

Many THINK they need those lower gears towing fifth wheels, and of course those many have never towed with anything less then 3.73 ,and a lot of them with no less then 4.10.

I towed with 3.73 with a less powered diesel, switched to a new truck with 3.42, and can't imagine needing any lower gears, of course I am only towing 13K .