Changing gear ratio
I am looking at changing the gear ratio on my 2016 F150 XLT V6 Supercab 4X2 from 3.55 to 3.73. I want to increase the towing capacity so I can pull a bigger trailer. Is this something that is possible? Thank you for any advice.
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Depending upon how frequently you're towing, could be a waste of time and money.
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Originally Posted by gerrys
(Post 4642157)
Depending upon how frequently you're towing, could be a waste of time and money.
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Originally Posted by f150newbie24601
(Post 4642228)
I'm looking at buying a trailer to live in. I looked and the ones I liked were in the 6-7k lb range And my Max is 5000 lb. If time/money is not a factor would changing the gear ratio make it possible to tow that weight.
There is no way to legally increase capacity. However 5000# seems very low. Where did you get that number from? Second, payload is the far more restrictive issue you need to look at. |
Originally Posted by Dirttracker18
(Post 4642358)
No
There is no way to legally increase capacity. However 5000# seems very low. Where did you get that number from? Second, payload is the far more restrictive issue you need to look at. |
Is it a 3.5 V6 non Ecoboost?
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Originally Posted by SKBORDERS
(Post 4642384)
Is it a 3.5 V6 non Ecoboost?
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Those are limited in towing Capacity.
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Actually the one rating you can increase is GCWR as its strictly based on engine, tow package and gear ratio. It is not in any way related to payload which is yellow sticker rating, hence why you often can't get to GCWR without being over GVWR. It's only a number related to making sure you don't hold up traffic by being to slow or overheating while going uphill etc. Some specs to get to absolute max numbers would require HDPP others do not.
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The dealership would not do it even if I wanted to. They said it could void the warranty which I don't get since Ford lists the same engine with 3.73 at 7800#.
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