that's what I would say, I'll take every MPG I can get with the cost of fuel always on the rise. I ordered mine with 3.73 and if it needs to downshift while towing, I really don't care.

 

Sort of, it basically works out to running a gear lower all the time on the highway.

 

While towing I do notice I am very seldom in 6th gear. Most of the time it's in 5th unless I get some flat land and doing at least 60 mph on the highway. So the truck will compensate for not having the smaller gear. I would like to have the 4.30 while towing but other then that I can do without it and have no regrets on getting the 3.73.

 

A new 250 super duty you will need to add a leaf in back. it does squat more. my 350 V-10 had 3.73 gas mileage was good and would tow about 12,500. if n you get 350 you need not change a thing. good luck !!

 

Newbie here that's been driving a Chevy LB7 2500 for 9 yrs thinking of changing to Ford SD 6.2L F-250 or 350. The only difference in the Chevy 2500 vs 3500 are the shocks and number of leafs in the rear springs. Axles, brakes, hubs (excluding dually), etc. are the same.
I'm wondering if F250 and F350 have same axles, brakes, etc. If they do, and I order a F250 with the 471 Camper Pkg, what am I missing out on?
Thanks in advance for the info. Last Ford I drove was a 92 Ranger that almost beat me to death on I-55 every day.

 

YES...the F250 and F350 (non-dually) have the same exact setup...brakes, axles, etc. The F350 is taller out back with a 4" block...which gives it the ability to sag more...and more GVWR.

Good luck with it...


biz

 

Thanks Biz4. I suspected they were the same, but could not find confirmation with build parts or from Ford Corp. info. Even with the Camper Pkg on the F250, the F350 would still have the block in addition; thus, increased GVWR somewhat. It's hard for me to equate $990 (increase cost in F350 vs F250) when the Camper Pkg is $160 accomplishing almost the same capability.
I think you have answered my question and I do appreciate the information.
R.K.

 

note: if you order with the camper package ford wont let you get rims bigger than 18" I think it is cause of the stabilizer bar...