Sweet spot for 4.10 gears
I've got the bullet proof vest on, shields up and ready. If this has been asked countless times before, I apologize in advance. What is the sweet spot for towing if truck has 4.10 gears and diesel? Te...
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dodge guy wrote:
Yes he has been trying to convince people that lower gearing is better for towing.
All his rambling makes him sound like an engineer. They think they know everything on paper, but in the real world things are hugely different.
People will be smart to avoid his “recommendations”!
I am not advocating that taller gear ratios are better for towing. I am advocating that engineers recommend the best gear ratio based on the expected use of the truck. The heavier the trailer the deeper the ratio you need but if you don't have a heavy trailer the deeper gears can be detrimental to both fuel economy and towing performance. Deeper is not simply better than taller... Taller is better for lighter trailers. These trucks are designed to tow over 30,000 lbs so most RVs fall in the lighter trailer category.
