3:55s or 3:73s
03-17-2013, 12:52 PM
#12
Senior Member
The Off Road Package (which comes with 3.55 locker) is more important to me than the 3.73 towing advantage so that is what I will have to get.
What I found interesting is that choosing the 5.0 engine over the ecoboost cuts the max. towing capacity from 9500 to 7500 lbs. That's a major cut. (This is when configuring a King Ranch Screw 6.5 box.)
What I found interesting is that choosing the 5.0 engine over the ecoboost cuts the max. towing capacity from 9500 to 7500 lbs. That's a major cut. (This is when configuring a King Ranch Screw 6.5 box.)
03-17-2013, 07:35 PM
#13
Senior Member
The Off Road Package (which comes with 3.55 locker) is more important to me than the 3.73 towing advantage so that is what I will have to get.
What I found interesting is that choosing the 5.0 engine over the ecoboost cuts the max. towing capacity from 9500 to 7500 lbs. That's a major cut. (This is when configuring a King Ranch Screw 6.5 box.)
What I found interesting is that choosing the 5.0 engine over the ecoboost cuts the max. towing capacity from 9500 to 7500 lbs. That's a major cut. (This is when configuring a King Ranch Screw 6.5 box.)
just a heads up, if your into off-roading, which normally means little larger tires, the 3.73 gears will be more forgiving in the long run than the 3.55 will.
heck 4.10's would be a nice option.
When I ordered my truck I initially opted for 3.55, but reading and some math lead and I noticed the negligible benefit in cruise RPM's (like 200rpm @ 120kph) & the loss of tow capability. Very happy I went for the 3.73/max tow in the end... and the E-locker was a bonus too.
03-21-2013, 11:05 PM
#15
Senior Member
The Off Road Package (which comes with 3.55 locker) is more important to me than the 3.73 towing advantage so that is what I will have to get.
What I found interesting is that choosing the 5.0 engine over the ecoboost cuts the max. towing capacity from 9500 to 7500 lbs. That's a major cut. (This is when configuring a King Ranch Screw 6.5 box.)
What I found interesting is that choosing the 5.0 engine over the ecoboost cuts the max. towing capacity from 9500 to 7500 lbs. That's a major cut. (This is when configuring a King Ranch Screw 6.5 box.)
04-09-2013, 01:57 PM
#16
Senior Member
Well I have since discovered it seems possible to have both the Max. Towing package and the Off-Road package. In the "build your F-150", selecting Off-Road disables the Max. Towing Option but you can simply re-enable it and the $1200 Off-road package is listed in the summary. I assume this means you end up with 3.73 gears combined with the off-road features. Unless it is some cruel online error.
Steven
04-16-2013, 04:07 PM
#17
Senior Member
I am in the same boat, going to get the FX4 package/5.0L if I get the go ahead from the boss to get a new truck. Not sure if I should get 3.55 or 3.73's?
I don't do any consistant towing, maybe once in a great while I will be pulling a car to the drag strip or a shop for work, that is about it, the rest would be light lawn equip, 4 wheelers, etc. I don't plan on huge tires at a later date either.
Would I regret 3.55's for any reason you guys can enlighten me?
I don't do any consistant towing, maybe once in a great while I will be pulling a car to the drag strip or a shop for work, that is about it, the rest would be light lawn equip, 4 wheelers, etc. I don't plan on huge tires at a later date either.
Would I regret 3.55's for any reason you guys can enlighten me?
04-16-2013, 05:54 PM
#18
I am in the same boat, going to get the FX4 package/5.0L if I get the go ahead from the boss to get a new truck. Not sure if I should get 3.55 or 3.73's?
I don't do any consistant towing, maybe once in a great while I will be pulling a car to the drag strip or a shop for work, that is about it, the rest would be light lawn equip, 4 wheelers, etc. I don't plan on huge tires at a later date either.
Would I regret 3.55's for any reason you guys can enlighten me?
I don't do any consistant towing, maybe once in a great while I will be pulling a car to the drag strip or a shop for work, that is about it, the rest would be light lawn equip, 4 wheelers, etc. I don't plan on huge tires at a later date either.
Would I regret 3.55's for any reason you guys can enlighten me?
I have 3.55's and pull a 7400# loaded Travel Trailer.
04-16-2013, 06:02 PM
#19
USN Retired 1992-2012
The Off Road Package (which comes with 3.55 locker) is more important to me than the 3.73 towing advantage so that is what I will have to get.
What I found interesting is that choosing the 5.0 engine over the ecoboost cuts the max. towing capacity from 9500 to 7500 lbs. That's a major cut. (This is when configuring a King Ranch Screw 6.5 box.)
What I found interesting is that choosing the 5.0 engine over the ecoboost cuts the max. towing capacity from 9500 to 7500 lbs. That's a major cut. (This is when configuring a King Ranch Screw 6.5 box.)
Richard
04-17-2013, 09:39 AM
#20
Senior Member
What is the mpg difference to be expected between the 2?
Just range don't want to change subject at hand.
How about acceleration from a standing start?
Rpm diff at 70mph est?
Thanks guys, I am reading as much as I can as fast as I can.
Just range don't want to change subject at hand.
How about acceleration from a standing start?
Rpm diff at 70mph est?
Thanks guys, I am reading as much as I can as fast as I can.