The Ford Barn - View Single Post - Final Drive ratio, will a 3.25/1 be too steep ??

alanwoodieman · 03-11-2024, 08:13 PM

depends on two things--weight of vehicle and first gear trans ratio. I have the same ford truck rear end in my 3/4 ton truck with a 28 tooth cluster (auto) and it can be a little hard getting started off on a hill in traffic. I had the 3:50 rear gear before this and really should go back to it but I do like the higher highway speeds

03-11-2024, 08:13 PM	#3
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 3,000	Re: Final Drive ratio, will a 3.25/1 be too steep ?? depends on two things--weight of vehicle and first gear trans ratio. I have the same ford truck rear end in my 3/4 ton truck with a 28 tooth cluster (auto) and it can be a little hard getting started off on a hill in traffic. I had the 3:50 rear gear before this and really should go back to it but I do like the higher highway speeds