[edit] I see you bought one. Looks nice. Did the former owner stop driving?
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Congratulations looks nice!
Nice truck.
I have 3.55 gears and kinda wish I had 3.73 when I'm towing much more than a couple thousand lbs. My current 2.7 F150 only has like 12XX payload, so I DO NOT tow heavy, my previous F150 with a 5.0 and 3.55 was what I would tow 6k with. Payload was right at 1700
My advice - look at some of the towing forums or other truck forums before you decide on that 3.42 ratio.
Especially if you head up into the hills. I see you are in Greenville, so I have to think you'll be heading up into the Blue Ridge! 3.42 will do it, 3.73 will make it a better experience on grades.
I have 3.55 gears and kinda wish I had 3.73 when I'm towing much more than a couple thousand lbs. My current 2.7 F150 only has like 12XX payload, so I DO NOT tow heavy, my previous F150 with a 5.0 and 3.55 was what I would tow 6k with. Payload was right at 1700
My advice - look at some of the towing forums or other truck forums before you decide on that 3.42 ratio.
Especially if you head up into the hills. I see you are in Greenville, so I have to think you'll be heading up into the Blue Ridge! 3.42 will do it, 3.73 will make it a better experience on grades.
In the eyes of the law.....A gearing change DOES NOT change the ratings of truck!
For towing.....3.73!
For towing.....3.73!
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Both of these.
Skip the 3.42s, worthless. Get the 3.73s, you have the 6 speed it will be fine.
Yes, I agree and will be getting the 3.73. The shop will also program the ECM so everything works as it should with the gear change.
Yup....Ditto
Well, I’ve pulled my camper 3 times with the 3.08 rear end. Honestly, I’m very pleased with the way it pulls right now. I don’t know if it’s worth the $$ to change to 3.73 gears. It tows/pulls better than my 05 Suburban. In 97 degree weather, the trans temp never got above 190 degrees.
