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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1jeep wrote:
Wow...all the expert opinions yet only a few of us with real world experience.
I have a 2016 f350 drw diesel with 4.30 gears, as I posted earlier but I was slightly wrong on the engine rpms, at 70mph the truck turns 2200rpms. I have yet to experience such heat or struggle that some think I would.
Also as I noted earlier I have the heavy tow package wihich gives it the wide track front axle as used in the f450. And it has tighter turning radius than my previous f250 crew long bed, both truck s are the same length.
I have zero regrets buying this truck as it is configured, just wish I did it last year when I bought my 5th wheel.
If you don't think your producing any heat try bypassing the transmission cooler and see how far you go. I did point out that the advantage of a tighter turning radius might offset the advantage of having the right gears for some individuals.
