Which Differential for Truck Camper
Looking to purchase a new 3500 Single rear wheel crew cab 4x4 standard bed truck and haul a Lance 855S (about 3,000 lbs) camper. Plan to get the 6.0L gas engine which comes with a 6 speed auto trans. ...
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Super_Dave wrote:
With gas engines having less torque than diesel, I would choose the 4:10 for off the line power. I had an old Dodge that made me feel like I was flooring it from every stop. I switched to 4:10 gearing and could actually spin the oversized tires if I pushed too hard. 4:10 will always provide better low end power.
Except the 1st gear ratio in the 6-speed transmission is 4.something:1 vs. the 1st gear ratio in the 4-speed which was 2.something:1.
HUGE difference.
In 1st gear with the 4.10's and a 6-speed, you'll be barely moving before it shifts to 2nd.
