What axle ratio is better for towing?

What axle ratio is better for towing?

FACT: A 4.10 axle ratio is ideal for towing heavy loads in a mix of city and highway driving and when towing on varied or steep grades. A 4.10 axle ratio will provide improved acceleration in stop and go city traffic.

Is a 4.10 gear ratio good for towing?

For towing, the 4.10 is better. For a heavier load, I would agree that the lower gearing is better. For a light load (4k lbs), 3.73’s would do just fine. If you foresee towing heavier loads in the future (getting a larger TH, etc), then 4.10’s would be the better choice.

What’s the gear ratio on a Chevy Silverado?

Both have the 5.3,4spd auto trans,autotrac 4wd, P265/75R16 tires. The only difference is the rear gear ratios 3:73 vs 4.10. Does any one have configurations. GM states their is only a 1 mpg difference. Most of my driving is in the city but People who have the 4:10 gear swear there is a huge difference in power.

When to change the rear end gear ratio?

Switching your rear end gear ratio helps your gas mileage or improves your power! If you’re looking for better gas mileage, you want to switch to a higher gear ratio. If your looking for more power or performance, you would switch to a lower ratio.

How is axle ratio related to transmission ratio?

Your axle ratio, transmission ratios, and even tire diameter all factor in, so be sure to look at the big picture. The axle ratio is derived from dividing the number of teeth on the ring gear by the number of teeth on the pinion gear. For a 3.73 ratio, there may be 41 teeth on the ring gear and 11 on the pinion for 3.72.

Which is better a 4WD or 3.73 gear ratio?

The difference is very minor ~ 200rpm at 65mph. No real difference in fuel economy, but 10% more pulling power with the 4.10. If it is the truck you want otherwise, don’t let the 4.10’s bother you. Obviously it is a 4wd, you’ll like the lower ratio when in 4wd lo range creeping down some hill.