Gear Ratio question
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Gear Ratio question
I just bought my first pickup, a 1995 F250 with the 7.3L powerstroke in it. It has the 4.10 gearing in it. Does changing the gear ratio affect how much I can tow? Please be gentle I don't know much.
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Yah it does
I was looking to change mine in my f-150 from 3:55 to 4:10 but not for the tow power but for the low end torque... But since yours already has it your pretty set... You could change to a 4:56 but I don't think it would be a huge difference.. What size tires
And motor? That will make a difference
I was looking to change mine in my f-150 from 3:55 to 4:10 but not for the tow power but for the low end torque... But since yours already has it your pretty set... You could change to a 4:56 but I don't think it would be a huge difference.. What size tires
And motor? That will make a difference
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I'm just running the stock LT235's. I'm actually thinking of going down to 3.55 I bought the truck because it was just too good of a deal but I don't need all that towing capacity or low-end torque.
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Ah. Most people want to tow MORE. You could check junk yards for trucks with the 3.55 gears and pull the rear axle and front 3rd member.
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Thanks everyone for the education. I'm sure I'll come along. If anyone has any random truck tips/advice about anything please feel free to let me know.
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So if you want to decrease the engine revs a bit and improve driving around gas milage just fit larger tires, the stock rubber actually looks a little silly on these trucks anyway. But be sure to recalibrate the speedo after doing that or your milage may actually appear to get worse.
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So if you want to decrease the engine revs a bit and improve driving around gas milage just fit larger tires, the stock rubber actually looks a little silly on these trucks anyway. But be sure to recalibrate the speedo after doing that or your milage may actually appear to get worse.
Actually that's exactly what I did with my 4.10 460/c6 F350 worked out great.
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I was looking to change mine in my f-150 from 3:55 to 4:10 but not for the tow power but for the low end torque... But since yours already has it your pretty set... You could change to a 4:56 but I don't think it would be a huge difference.. What size tires
And motor? That will make a difference but of your wanting 3:55 I have 3:55 in my 96 f150 4x4 so I'd be willin to swap with you if they Are compatible.. So will someone chime in and tell me
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