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Hi All ..... this is my first post here. I'm looking at an 08 KR F350 dually. I love the truck but I'm wondering about the 4:30 gears. I did a search for "Tow Boss" but everything I found pertained to 07 and earlier with the 6.0 engine. I will be towing a fifth wheel toy hauler that goes around 16K when loaded. I would appreciate some opinions as to the best gears to go with. I will probably be towing 8 to 10 K miles a year so economy is at least a consideration.
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Is it a diesel or V-10 gas ? I had an 04' F-350 V-10 6-speed ,DRW, with the 4:30 gears, it was an awsume truck, it pulled trailers great!
either engine, you will not get the best fuel milage when towing that kind of weight. ,,,,Mark
either engine, you will not get the best fuel milage when towing that kind of weight. ,,,,Mark
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When towing, you'll get better fuel economy with the lower gears. You could always step up to a slightly taller tire in the future if you feel they are too low, but I'm guessing you will be very happy with 4.30s.
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Biggest question I would have for you is the weight of what your towing. Even if your pulling 8-10k miles a yr., if it's 3-5k weight wise you don't need to be messing with 4.30 gears. So weight will play a more important role for gears then miles towing will.
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Originally Posted by cartmanea
He said he was towing around 16k.
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Thanks for the response guys. I've decided to to with the 4:30's. As someone said, if it seems to be a little too low I could probably go to a taller tire. It also seems to me it would be easier on the rest of the drive train.
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For the newer SDs you should search for "Tow Command" and you'll find more than enough.
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