Gear swap
#1
silver bullet
Thread Starter
Gear swap
Hey guys I have a 2013 2wd f-150 5.0 with 3.55 gears and I really feel I'm missing out on off the line acceleration/towing capabilities. Has any one gone from a 3.55 to a 4.10 or 4.56? What did you notice, any likes/dislikes? Was it worth the swap? I could care less about mileage change. From what I've read so far going from 3.55 to 3.73 doesn't make a big enough difference is this true? Would love feedback!
#2
Senior Member
I'd go to the 4.10 ratio. You'll notice the accelleration is much better from zero to 30 and the truck will just feel livelier.
#3
I went to 4.88's because im running 37's and love it. I was going to go with 4.56's but i am going to be running paddles when we go to Glamis or anywhere sandy so i decided to go with 4.88's.
I actually have some 4.10's that i took out of the raptor axle, 45$ and they are yours.
I actually have some 4.10's that i took out of the raptor axle, 45$ and they are yours.
#4
silver bullet
Thread Starter
Gear swap
Pm me I'm definitely interested!! And yeah I just got 33's and with the boss my low end torque is a lot more noticeable. Would love that extra acceleration back
#6
Senior Member
Good point. I have an 05 and formulated my answer accordingly. I forgot about the double overdrive. The 4.56 would be a good choice for performance/towing and the loss of fuel economy would be pretty small. I'm thinking maybe a 10% hit on mpg. Driveability will be excellent.