Gear ratio advice 3:73 or 4:30 on Super Duty
I am in the beginning stages of looking for a new TV and was looking at the Fords to start off with. (Dont worry Dodge fans I will look at them next) I see that Ford has either the 3:73 or 4:30 gears ...
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I don't think towing mileage will be that much different between the ratios, but unloaded mileage will suffer with the higher ratio (especially if you drive in faster speed zones).
Many will argue that the 6-speeds allow you to tow comfortably in 5th while under heavy load but do not look at the initial stress off taking off from a dead stop on an incline. The higher ratios will save your transmission and joints if you towing heavy in hilly or mountainous terrain.
I am happy with my Ram's 4.44 ratio but do not drive faster than 65 mph. If you plan on driving faster than 70 mph for any length of time, get 4.10's and you will still have good capacity.
Many will argue that the 6-speeds allow you to tow comfortably in 5th while under heavy load but do not look at the initial stress off taking off from a dead stop on an incline. The higher ratios will save your transmission and joints if you towing heavy in hilly or mountainous terrain.
I am happy with my Ram's 4.44 ratio but do not drive faster than 65 mph. If you plan on driving faster than 70 mph for any length of time, get 4.10's and you will still have good capacity.
