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trikkonceptz · 01-02-2009, 08:04 PM

I had this thought from another recent post. I often borrow my brothers F-350 Diesel. It is a 2006 and has the 6.0L in it. The current gear ratio is 3.73 as it is 4x4 and has a tow package.

He does tow a heavy trailer and a swamp buggy at least once a month. He claims horrible mileage, but I know alot is driving habits, I am working on correcting that problem.

My question is; What gears can he come down to and still be able to tow near 8000 pounds? I'm sure he will benefit from a gear swap if possible.

01-02-2009, 08:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
trikkonceptz Legend in my own mind Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Homestead, Fl. Posts: 927 Evil Pumpkin - '08 Scion xD RS 1.0 #1633 90 day: 35.45 mpg (US) Silent Silver Killer - '10 Honda Insight EX 90 day: 51.5 mpg (US) Thanks: 2 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	Diesel Gear Ratios I had this thought from another recent post. I often borrow my brothers F-350 Diesel. It is a 2006 and has the 6.0L in it. The current gear ratio is 3.73 as it is 4x4 and has a tow package. He does tow a heavy trailer and a swamp buggy at least once a month. He claims horrible mileage, but I know alot is driving habits, I am working on correcting that problem. My question is; What gears can he come down to and still be able to tow near 8000 pounds? I'm sure he will benefit from a gear swap if possible. __________________ Thx NoCO2; "The biggest FE mod you can make is to adjust the nut behind the wheel" I am a precisional instrument of speed and aeromatics If your knees bent in the opposite direction......what would a chair look like???