Just about to order a 2012 Chassie Cab 6.2

[07sbock]

I am very close to putting the order in for a brand spankin new 2012 F350 Extended Cab XLT DRW Chassie with the 6.2, But I have a few questions? (First new truck I ever have purchased) I have never wanted to take the hit new but when they give you what you paid for your old truck you cant say no! Should I get the 3.37's or 4.10's? Its going to have a dump body on it and be towing/hauling every day and plowing snow in the winter with occasional interstate travel, what do you guys think? Im upgrading from a 08 V10 chassie with the same specs. Can I expect an increase in milage, have you guys run E85 in them with any plus sides? Is the sync system worth it? Anything else I should be looking out for or things I should be aware of! I wanted to go with the 6.7 but its too expensive! I plan on turning this thing back in at 60-100K for a new one. Maybe the next will be a diesel. I was pretty impressed with the get up and go from the 6.2 Thanks in advance! Ill throw some pics up once she get upfitted in 9 weeks

[nico963]

4.10 isn't an option,4.30's is....

With your use of the truck...No doubt 4.30's.

[stutzismydog]

You ask about is the "sync system worth it?" I will say defiantly " yes " and particularly for you because of the amount of time you are working in that rig,....give your self a little pleasure to make your day.

[07sbock]

I figured it was nice, Just not sure about the price tag! Still torn on the whole gear ratio thing. Are the 3.73's going to be fine or am I looking into it too much.

[stutzismydog]

I would think that under the conditions that you outlined,...primarily a WORKING TRUCK, you should go with the 4.30 gear ratio and expect to loose 1 to 2 MPG at highway speeds over the 3.73 millage but you would probably break even if you are working the truck and using the 6 speed transmission in the lower gears if you had the 3.73 verses the higher transmission gears with the 4.30,....so your call but I would go with the 4,30 and you will probably still get better overall millage than your current V !0 and have more power.

[fg250]

I would go with the 4.30 gears, you'll have plenty of power with those.

[kbhblazer]

I bought a 2011 cab and chassis, I'm glad I went with the 4:30 gears

[erics218]

Here's my 2 cents. I ordered the 4.30 gears for my F350 to maximize the power. It sounds like guys with the 3.73 gears are having to run in 5th gear at a higher rpm while towing. I thought with the lower gears it would be able to stay in 6th gears running at a lower rpm to increase fuel economy. I will soon find out, it sounds like I should get it in 3 weeks.