hey all, I'm looking at purchasing a new tow vechicle. I believe I'm going diesel, but wondering what people think a good gear ratio would be for towing 9,000lbs. I see most 3/4 ford have 3:55. I was ...
If you're getting a new Ford with the 6.7L, I don't think it would matter. The new 6-speed and the ridiculous amount of power compensates for any gear ratio out there. 9,000 lbs. is nothing to worry about.
My toy hauler weighs over 18,000 lbs. loaded and I have a 4.30. Biggest waste of gear ratio out there for this truck. I wish I had the 3.73 even with that big of a load.