4.30 Axle availability
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4.30 Axle availability
I have been reading the forums for a while and after reading what seems like 100's of recommendations to get the 4.30 rear end, on a F250 Gasser I started the search.
If I didn't know any better I would think that the 4.30 rear end was a myth.
I have talked to a local dealer and he said that he found one about 250 miles away but was not interested in bringing it in unless I put money down.
I ran the search routines on a couple of car finder sites (cargurus, cars.com, etc) and no 4.30's either.
I went to the Ford.com "build and price page", and they don't show any either. Their search routine lists a lot vehicles that show what are suppose to be matches but when you start looking at the window stickers for the results they don't match what you are looking for.
Can tell me of a accurate search routine to try?
Why are the 4.30 rear end vehicles so hard to find?
Thanks,
Dave
If I didn't know any better I would think that the 4.30 rear end was a myth.
I have talked to a local dealer and he said that he found one about 250 miles away but was not interested in bringing it in unless I put money down.
I ran the search routines on a couple of car finder sites (cargurus, cars.com, etc) and no 4.30's either.
I went to the Ford.com "build and price page", and they don't show any either. Their search routine lists a lot vehicles that show what are suppose to be matches but when you start looking at the window stickers for the results they don't match what you are looking for.
Can tell me of a accurate search routine to try?
Why are the 4.30 rear end vehicles so hard to find?
Thanks,
Dave
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Because 4.30 is the best gear ratio available from the factory for these gas engines if you are gonna do any towing or hauling. Unfortunately most dealers spec 3.73 because most buyers are more worried about gas mileage in their 8000 pound truck. 4.30 trucks are out there but you might have to drive a ways to find one or special order it.
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I haven't seen a 4.30 equipped truck on the lot for quite a while. Last one I saw was a nice super cab long box Lariat F250. Most dealers won't stock them because you lose about 1-1.5mpg when compared with the 3.73's. I specially ordered my truck and made sure to get it with the 4.30, even though I don't tow much I figured they might come in handy is I choose to upsize the tires down the road.
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I did not even know there were 4.11's, I have not seen any info on them anywhere.
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Just Strokin,
I will probably end up ordering one, but the $2500 rebate offer ends 1/4/16, and in order to get the rebate you have to take delivery from the dealer by the 4th.
I will probably end up ordering one, but the $2500 rebate offer ends 1/4/16, and in order to get the rebate you have to take delivery from the dealer by the 4th.
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I haven't seen a 4.30 equipped truck on the lot for quite a while. Last one I saw was a nice super cab long box Lariat F250. Most dealers won't stock them because you lose about 1-1.5mpg when compared with the 3.73's. I specially ordered my truck and made sure to get it with the 4.30, even though I don't tow much I figured they might come in handy is I choose to upsize the tires down the road.
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The only axle options I could find for a regular gas 250/350 is the 3.73 or 4.30. There are some other options for the chassis cabs and diesels.
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The 6.2 comes with 3.73 or 4.30. No 4.10 or chevys here
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Thanks for the info. I have read the 1-1.5 MPG figure as well, but after reading a lot of the posts and trying to decipher the usage of the trucks, it the mileage hit seems to be more for highway use, a lot of the posts that discuss in town and slower driving and/or towing are getting better or equal mileage with the 4.30 because it can maintain a higher gears in the hills.
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Sounds like a road trip for you....
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Because 4.30 is the best gear ratio available from the factory for these gas engines if you are gonna do any towing or hauling. Unfortunately most dealers spec 3.73 because most buyers are more worried about gas mileage in their 8000 pound truck. 4.30 trucks are out there but you might have to drive a ways to find one or special order it.
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I ordered my 2016 f350 with 4.30 gears. Even if I didn't tow heavy with the truck, I would still opt for the 4.30 gear ratio. For instance, if you decide to install a lift and larger tires, the 4.30's will perform a lot better than the 3.73's. As far as the rebates, my dealer informed me that a purchase and sales agreement along with a deposit locks in all rebates.