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Best Rear Axle for Towing?


BrianBM

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here's my $.02 worth, usually solid rears carry more wright , IRS rear suspension = better ride, usually only in 1/2 ton limits , as far as a ratio my dealer tried to talk me into 4.11 ,I chose 3.55 , better all around highway gears , the sales guy said if I tow some thing the 4.11 would be better to get it out of the hole , Very True , but since I ordered a 5 speed man trans and a 4x4 , I said for those rare times I will put the transfer box in low range and walk it out , thats how I see it!!!!! by the way my p/stroken ford averages right at all around miles 20 mpg 4.11 gears won't give me that !!!

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I have 3.36 solid with 5 speed auto, tow capacity 9500lbs.

"I came into this world naked, screaming at the top of my lungs, and covered in someone else's blood. I got no problem leaving it that way."
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Depends on the application, Brian. All rigs are different. Thats why there are different gear ratios... wink.gif

 

FINAL DRIVE RATIO is what you are looking for. Once you factor in your transmission ratios, transfer case ratio, axle gear ratio, and tire size, you'll find what will work best with your engines power band.

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