What is a better rear axle ratio?

What is a better rear axle ratio?

The most popular rear end ratio in trucks today is the 3:55, which sort of averages towing power and fuel economy. This is a good ratio for the occasional towing or hauling individual. For a person who tows more often, and heavier loads, the 3:73 or 4:10 may be more appropriate.

Is a 3.21 rear axle ratio good for towing?

5) Speed range that 3.21 is better at towing: 31-38 MPH, 48-57 MPH. 6) Speed range that 3.92 is better at towing: 0-30 MPH, 39-47MPH, 58-70 MPH. 2) 3.21 has “an extra” overdrive gear: The 8th gear in 3.92 is the 7th gear in 3.21, thus effectively mean the 8th gear in the 3.21 is an extra gear to the 3.92.

What’s the axle ratio on a Ram 1500?

On the Ram 1500 lineup, there are three available axle ratios – 3.21, 3.55 and 3.92. The base axle ratio on 4×2 gas trucks is 3.21, 4×4 gas trucks is 3.55 and the biggest axle ratio on 4×4 or 4×2 gas trucks is 3.92. The base axle ratio on 4×4 or 4×2 diesel trucks is 3.55 and the biggest axle ratio on 4×4 or 4×2 diesel trucks is 3.92.

What’s the difference between 3.21 axle and 5.7L HEMI?

The percentage increase is not quite as significant with the 5.7L HEMI engine. With the 5.7L HEMI the 3.55 axle ratio provides a 25 percent increase in towing capacity in comparison to the 3.21 axle ratio. Another thing that affects towing capacity is the weight of a truck and all of its parts.

What is the towing capacity of a Ram 1500?

The base engine on the lineup is the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine. This engine generates 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque and has a towing capacity ranging from 4,850 (3.21 axle ratio) to 7,100 pounds (3.55 axle ratio).

How does the axle ratio affect towing capacity?

With the 5.7L HEMI the 3.55 axle ratio provides a 25 percent increase in towing capacity in comparison to the 3.21 axle ratio. Another thing that affects towing capacity is the weight of a truck and all of its parts.

What’s the axle ratio of a Dodge Ram?

I’m about to get a 2014 1500 LoneStar with a 3.21 Axle Ratio (sweet deal for $23,000 with 19k miles). Only problem is that it has the 3.21 axle ratio. Question: Does it make that much of a difference?

Which is better 3.21 or 3.92 for a ram truck?

The chart below is a direct comparison of the 3.21 vs 3.92 ratio for MY SPECIFIC truck, and what I believe to be one of rams most common configurations, obviously other models (single cab) will produce much different results!

What’s the difference between 3.21 and 3.92 axle ratios?

I really wish it was the 3.92, but I don’t think I can pass this up at the price. click on the red box “lookup my vehicle” on the right side of yer screen, plop in yer vin, and yer in the know of how much u can tow!

What’s the axle ratio of a 2014 Lonestar?

Learn More. Discussion in ‘ Towing & Hauling ‘ started by TruckNoob, Dec 6, 2016 . I’m about to get a 2014 1500 LoneStar with a 3.21 Axle Ratio (sweet deal for $23,000 with 19k miles). Only problem is that it has the 3.21 axle ratio.