BRONCMAN
New Member
- Joined
- Feb 16, 2011
- Messages
- 48
- Reaction score
- 1
- Points
- 0
- Vehicle Year
- 1986
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Transmission
- Manual
Hello.
I was looking at possibly purchasing a new ranger. I'm looking at a super cab 4x4 4.0. All I can find is 3.73 equipped trucks & I was hoping to find a 4.10 geared truck with a manual transmission as I do occasionally tow a 6x12 tandem axle enclosed trailer in the 3000 to 4000 lb range. I noticed Ford has higher towing capacities with the auto option, but I would think the m5od would be a stouter choice as long as you know how to use a clutch. What has me puzzled though is why Ford would rate the 3.55 equipped truck to tow 5800 with an auto & 3340 with the manual. Now with 3.73s or 4.10s it is rated LESS at 3100/ 5560. Why would they rate a taller geared truck to tow more as that much more stress would be placed on the drivetrain. I'm sure the 8.8 axle is plenty strong enough as these axles use to be uses in the 150s & broncos. Also to those that do tow, would you try to get them to find a 4.10 geared truck & do a dealer trade or something or just settle for 3.73s. Also is there much of a mpg difference unloaded with 3.73s vs 4.10s?
I was looking at possibly purchasing a new ranger. I'm looking at a super cab 4x4 4.0. All I can find is 3.73 equipped trucks & I was hoping to find a 4.10 geared truck with a manual transmission as I do occasionally tow a 6x12 tandem axle enclosed trailer in the 3000 to 4000 lb range. I noticed Ford has higher towing capacities with the auto option, but I would think the m5od would be a stouter choice as long as you know how to use a clutch. What has me puzzled though is why Ford would rate the 3.55 equipped truck to tow 5800 with an auto & 3340 with the manual. Now with 3.73s or 4.10s it is rated LESS at 3100/ 5560. Why would they rate a taller geared truck to tow more as that much more stress would be placed on the drivetrain. I'm sure the 8.8 axle is plenty strong enough as these axles use to be uses in the 150s & broncos. Also to those that do tow, would you try to get them to find a 4.10 geared truck & do a dealer trade or something or just settle for 3.73s. Also is there much of a mpg difference unloaded with 3.73s vs 4.10s?