I wrote my intro in an earlier post and included my potential build with follow on questions. Thank you to all that responded.

I now have another question that I'm hoping to get some clarity on, it's with respect to gear ratio options, specifically on a Platinum.

I am being told that you cannot get 3:73s on a Platinum because the HD Payload Pkg is not an option on the Platinum and therefore 3:73s aren't available, unless I go with a different model (Lariat, XLT, etc).

Can someone confirm or deny this, please. Not sure if the dealer is reading something wrong or he's right and I missed something.

Thanks!

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I was told the same thing.

 

3.73s are available on platinums as members on here have trucks speced that way. I think however engine choice might be a factor. All the plats I've seen with 3.73s have been 5.0L V8s.

I also just ordered a Lariat 5.0 with 3.73s and no hd payload package.

 

Interesting, thanks.

 

I spec'd mine with a 5.0/V8, so unless someone knows how to make that work, I'm at 3:55s.

When I went back on USAAs site and selected HD Payload, Platinums no longer showed as available. However if I don't select HD Payload, the 3:73 pops up as a stand alone option.

I looked at order guide and Platinums weren't shown as option "available" on the HD Payload. From what I'm gathering, the HD Payload is a requirement for the 3:73s.

Again, looking for some clarity on this one.

Thanks!

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Look at this member's build. (In his sig)

https://www.f150forum.com/f118/my-20...atinum-283217/

You may need fx4 I don't know. But it is possible.

 

Are you building a 4x4 or 4x2? I just did a 5.0 4x4 and had the option of the 3:73 axle. When I did one that was a 4x2 that wasn't an available option. If you build a 4x4 with the Ecoboost V6 3:73 is not available either...

 

Thanks.

Very familiar with this members build. I spec'd the Platinum with 5.0/V8 and the FX4...but the gears appear to be the sticking point.

 

Im doing a 4x4, 5.0/V8 w/FX4 pkg on a Platinum.

 

Is there any way to order on the phone or in person with USAA? I've never used it but it could be a bug in the website not letting you order it that way. On fords build and price you can add the gears you want to the platinum.