3.55 axle ratio??HELP
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3.55 axle ratio??HELP
Help please .purchased 2008 ford explorer with 3.55 axle ratio it states 3500lb limit my boat n trailer approx. 3900. will I be ok to tow this 10-20 miles each time I launch???how much to change to 3.73???
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Long hills will be the biggest issue.. and a 3:73 will do little to help.. and not worth the money..
now if it was a 4:10 to 4:30 maybe.
remember anything automotive has a fug factor.. and a legal padding. my opinion.
now if it was a 4:10 to 4:30 maybe.
remember anything automotive has a fug factor.. and a legal padding. my opinion.
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The only concern is in the event of an accident that you end up liable for they will check the weights of the combination if you are over the stated weight on the vehicle for how it came from the factory your insurance will not cover you.
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remember it is recommended towing capacity
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I've seen the lawyers get involved.
Not saying that they wouldn't pay and drop you. Was more of a comment about "if" something were to happen.
Our sue happy society, and money hungry lawyers like to run with things.....hope it never happens to anyone I know, again.....
Not saying that they wouldn't pay and drop you. Was more of a comment about "if" something were to happen.
Our sue happy society, and money hungry lawyers like to run with things.....hope it never happens to anyone I know, again.....
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