View Poll Results: What gears does your truck have?
3.15
14
5.53%
3.55
94
37.15%
3.73
140
55.34%
4.10
5
1.98%
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What rear gear do you have?
10-16-2012, 09:01 PM
#44
A has been that never was
Originally Posted by Centexguy
I'm curious to see who else's truck came with the anemic 3.15 gears. I can't stand them and will swap complete rear axles with anyone who wants a highway gear and doesn't tow. Why ford would put such a retardedly tall (numerically low) gear in a truck is beyond me. My in town mileage is horrible and I have to leave 4-6 gears locked out otherwise I'm driving around at idle.
10-16-2012, 10:38 PM
#47
Senior Member
Thread Starter
I also have the 3.15 gears. I HATE them. I drove a buddy's 3.55 and it was better. I drove another buddy's 4.10's and it was just too deep. 1st gear was useless. Both trucks had 32 inch tires. Based on that, i ordered 3.73 gears and a yukon POSI unit. They are waiting to be installed.
10-24-2012, 08:20 AM
#49
I have 3.55's with 305/45 R22s and have a set of 3.73s here to install... But now really leaning towards 4.10s. I do some pulling (obviously looking in my sig).. Just not sure which way to go. I know it is pretty much a dog with the 33" tires now and the 3.55s..without pulling.
Any input is appreciated!
Any input is appreciated!
10-24-2012, 08:26 AM
#50
Senior Member
3.15 is more than low enough for towing with the ecoboost tourque and great for economy and longivty of drivetrain unless you are pulling at or above max load.