Which RAM axle ratio is best for towing?

A 4.10 rear axle ratio is ideal for towing larger 5th Wheel or Gooseneck trailers. FACT: A 3.73 axle ratio is ideal for towing heavy loads on flat terrain and will produce increased fuel economy during steady-state, long-distance highway driving.

What’s the towing capacity of a ram truck?

The vehicle combination with the most payload capacity, according to Ram’s tow chart, is also a 4×2 Quad Cab model with the 6-foot 4-inch bed with the 3.6-liter Pentastar engine (we’re assuming with or without the eTorque system) and 3.55:1 gears. That setup offers a 7,100-pound GVWR and 2,320 pounds of payload capacity.

What kind of tow rating does a hemi have?

All three max towing configurations with the 5.7-liter Hemi are 2WD with the 3.92 axle ratio and Trailer-Tow Group. There are three trim levels with this tow rating: Tradesman, Big Horn/Lone Star and Laramie.

What kind of transmission does a Ram 1500 have?

There are only two transmission options: the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles-built 850RE paired with the 3.6-liter V-6, and the ZF-made 8HP75 with the V-8 (both are eight-speed automatics). It’s likely that the 3.0-liter diesel will also run with the 8HP75 because of its high torque.

What’s the axle ratio of a new Ram 1500?

We’re guessing that number is likely to go up when the all-new Ram 1500 regular cabs get onto the new platform. Ram will offer three axle ratio choices: 3.21:1, 3.55:1 and 3.92:1.

What’s the difference between 3.21 and 3.92 gears?

The 3.21 gears put significantly (~20%) more stress and heat on the transmission. Drive shaft and pinion stress too. Could explain some of the 3000lb tow capacity difference. Max torque for the 5.7l Hemi is at 3,950 RPM, max HP is at 5,600 RPM. The torque is available without high RPM.

What is the towing capacity of a Dodge Ram 1500?

Maximum Towing Capacity: 7,500 lbs. As you can see from above, the axle ratio makes a big difference in the Dodge Ram 1500 towing capacity.

Which RAM axle ratio is best for towing?