2013 upgrade
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
2013 upgrade
Looking into upgrading from my 03 4.6, 3.55 limited slip axle to a 13 3.5 ecoboost but unshure about what axle to get. I tow an areolite rv With an unloaded weight of 3,800 and my 03 does pretty good till I travel out west, Montana, and incounter the double whammie of steep grades and brutal head winds. Any insight would be appreciated.
Cargo Master
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,946
Likes: 11
From: Northern California
Looking into upgrading from my 03 4.6, 3.55 limited slip axle to a 13 3.5 ecoboost but unshure about what axle to get. I tow an areolite rv With an unloaded weight of 3,800 and my 03 does pretty good till I travel out west, Montana, and incounter the double whammie of steep grades and brutal head winds. Any insight would be appreciated.
With towing up steep grades etc. I would opt for the 3.55 gearing. Between 3.55 and 3.73 the only advantage you will really have it the extra towing weight ability. Good luck on your choice!
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 522
Likes: 21
From: Minnesota
If you did fine with the 4.6 any gear will be fine because the Eco makes a lot more power than your 03. If you won't be pulling much get a higher gear so you can get better mileage when empty. If you think you will be upgrading your trailer in the future get a lower gear now so you aren't under powered with a heavier trailer. If you get the max tow package I think the only way they come is with the 3.73 gears.
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 522
Likes: 21
From: Minnesota
I will soon be trading my wife's 11 F150 FX4 5.0 for a 13 FX4 Eco with max tow. We love the 5.0 and now we will try the Eco boost for a while. Hopefully we like it as much as the 5.0, time will tell.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
