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what does axle ratio mean?
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Formosa Joe
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They got some great rebates going. looking at the specs and wondering what the axle ratio means (rear end) 4.06? 3.08 etc. thank you
The proper way to show the ratio would be 4.06:1, or 3.08:1 etc.
This shows the number of turns of the driveshaft (4.06) to the number of turns of the wheels (1). 4.06 to 1
Hope this helps
So if my wheels turn more (4.08 to 1) I would get better gas milage then lets say 3.42 to 1. But my pulling power would not be as good as the 3.42.
I don't pull anything so the higher number would be better? (not counting resale)
I don't pull anything so the higher number would be better? (not counting resale)
The lowest first number SHOULD deliver better mileage as your rpm's are lower at a given speed, in high gear on the transmission. Typically, a higher first number is used for heavy duty and towing. If you want to come anywhere close to the EPA estimated mileage, you will need the 3.08:1 gear. If you are not planning n towing often or much weight, it will be fine
I have 3.08:1 gear and tow a light weight aluminuj bass boat (bass tracker) weighing about 1600 lbs total, and I don't even know it's there.
I have 3.08:1 gear and tow a light weight aluminuj bass boat (bass tracker) weighing about 1600 lbs total, and I don't even know it's there.
If no other factors affected mileage, a 3.08 should yield about 10% better mileage than the 3.42. Reality is its not that simple. The 3.08 will have to work a little harder on acceleration etc, but when cruising is turning slower rpms. There is a difference, but you will beat the hell out of the 14 you get now
Formosa Joe
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+1 pondscum, couldn't have said it better.