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Help me understand Axle Ratio's
Posted on 7/25/12 at 11:46 am
Posted on 7/25/12 at 11:46 am
Can someone give me a breakdown of the differences (pros/cons) in the following axle ratios? Specifically, how do I apply which one is best suited to me for certain conditions?
For example, my current truck uses include: Hauling a 23ft boat, 12ft utility trailer with outdoor toys, 33ft 14k lb fifth wheel trailer
Axel ratio's:
a. 3.55 Electronic Lock
b. 3.55 Non Limited Slip
c. 3.73 Limited Slip
For example, my current truck uses include: Hauling a 23ft boat, 12ft utility trailer with outdoor toys, 33ft 14k lb fifth wheel trailer
Axel ratio's:
a. 3.55 Electronic Lock
b. 3.55 Non Limited Slip
c. 3.73 Limited Slip
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Posted on 7/25/12 at 11:49 am to tigerzballzdeep
Non limited slip- If one wheel starts to spin in the mud for example, all of the power goes to that wheel.
Limited slip- if one wheel starts to spin (Mud for example) it moves power to the other wheel. not quite as good as a full locker.
Electronic lock- locks up your axle so that both wheels get equal power.
3.55-better MPG
3.73-more brute power
Limited slip- if one wheel starts to spin (Mud for example) it moves power to the other wheel. not quite as good as a full locker.
Electronic lock- locks up your axle so that both wheels get equal power.
3.55-better MPG
3.73-more brute power
This post was edited on 7/25/12 at 11:50 am
Posted on 7/25/12 at 11:51 am to tigerzballzdeep
All three ratios are close enough to be the same. Besides, it depends on a lot of other variables. Engine size, tire size, etc.....
The limited slip and e lockers have to do with traction. You want the limited slip most likely, but that too varies with situations.
The limited slip and e lockers have to do with traction. You want the limited slip most likely, but that too varies with situations.
Posted on 7/25/12 at 11:51 am to tigerzballzdeep
quote:
c. 3.73 Limited Slip
You definitley want this for towing
Posted on 7/25/12 at 11:52 am to treble hook
quote:
quote:
c. 3.73 Limited Slip
You definitley want this for towing
Agreed
Posted on 7/25/12 at 12:08 pm to tigerzballzdeep
GM?
Posted on 7/25/12 at 12:33 pm to brass2mouth
Ford
So based on my above uses, I'm thinking you guys are recommending the 3.73 given my towing needs?
So based on my above uses, I'm thinking you guys are recommending the 3.73 given my towing needs?
Posted on 7/25/12 at 12:34 pm to tigerzballzdeep
i would
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