Another Rear End Question
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Another Rear End Question
I have a 2004 F250SC long bed with the 5.4L V8. It has the 3.73LS rear end. This truck has a GCWR of 13,500#. The problem is that when I put a slide in camper on it, pull about a 6,000# boat/trailer combination and load the family in the truck, I gross out about 15,500#. Although I know the truck can do it, I don't like being that much over what the truck is rated for. I know that changing to the 4.10 rear end will increase the GCWR to 15,000#. My question is - does anybody know what the GCWR would be with a 4.30 rear end? If I had the same truck in a 2005 or 2006 model It would be rated at 16,000# GCWR. I guess I bought a year too early.
Last edited by Mich F; Sep 20, 2006 at 08:51 PM.
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I almost never do any towing, so this is an interesting question for me too. I have a 2003 and just switched to 4.30's from 3.73's. I didn't give too much thought to the GWVR increase. Would be interesting to know.
Sorry for piggybacking on the thread.
Sorry for piggybacking on the thread.
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Originally Posted by Mich F
PHWLEE,
The gear change doesn't affect the GVWR. It does affect the GCWR. Just wondering why you changed gears in your truck?
The gear change doesn't affect the GVWR. It does affect the GCWR. Just wondering why you changed gears in your truck?
