3.73 VS. 4.10's
04-11-2004 | 04:30 AM
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From: Ocean City, MD
I almost forgot to answer the initial question of this post. I personally would go with the 4.10 ratio.
The only gear ratios available for my F-450 from the factory were 4.88 and 4.30, so I ordered the 4.30 ratio with the limited slip. It still winds up a little at high speeds, but it will pull a load like it's not even there. Besides, I had this truck built to tow, not to fly down the highway at 100.
Don't get me wrong though. Even with the low gear ratio, this thing will still cruise down the highway as fast as I want to go while towing a load. Maybe I am just the odd one, but when I am pulling the boat or the car trailer, even on I-95 with no traffic, I set the cruise control between 70 and 75 and just sit back and relax. That is a lot of weight back there and I would rather be safe than sorry.
If you want to know the RPM difference between the 3.73 and the 4.10 ratios, here is a link for a gear ratio calculator. Just fill in the blanks and it will do the calculations for you.
Gear Ratio Calculator
The only gear ratios available for my F-450 from the factory were 4.88 and 4.30, so I ordered the 4.30 ratio with the limited slip. It still winds up a little at high speeds, but it will pull a load like it's not even there. Besides, I had this truck built to tow, not to fly down the highway at 100.
Don't get me wrong though. Even with the low gear ratio, this thing will still cruise down the highway as fast as I want to go while towing a load. Maybe I am just the odd one, but when I am pulling the boat or the car trailer, even on I-95 with no traffic, I set the cruise control between 70 and 75 and just sit back and relax. That is a lot of weight back there and I would rather be safe than sorry.
If you want to know the RPM difference between the 3.73 and the 4.10 ratios, here is a link for a gear ratio calculator. Just fill in the blanks and it will do the calculations for you.
Gear Ratio Calculator
04-12-2004 | 09:29 AM
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From: Niles Mi. USA
Thanks for the input guys.....Looks like I'm going with the 4.10's LS.
32 Fever,
I just got back from Haggin-Wimberley,and they smoked Campbells deal on the same truck.I'll give Seimans a try and see where I end up buying,thanks for the name. I turned the Dodge in from lease in January so I need to do something quick...I was hopping to get a ride from you in that new 42 Outerlimits.....
Say hi to Ericka.Wish this damn weather would warm up so we can all get back on the water
Are you going up for SOTW?????
Troutly,
Thanks for ALL the info.....You wouldn't happen to have any pictures of the 05's would ya?????
Dock,
Really like the second tank.It will probably be one of my first add ons....How's the Outlaw running????
Steve
32 Fever,
I just got back from Haggin-Wimberley,and they smoked Campbells deal on the same truck.I'll give Seimans a try and see where I end up buying,thanks for the name. I turned the Dodge in from lease in January so I need to do something quick...I was hopping to get a ride from you in that new 42 Outerlimits.....
Say hi to Ericka.Wish this damn weather would warm up so we can all get back on the water Are you going up for SOTW?????Troutly,
Thanks for ALL the info.....You wouldn't happen to have any pictures of the 05's would ya?????
Dock,
Really like the second tank.It will probably be one of my first add ons....How's the Outlaw running????
Steve
