rear axle

TA2Dsailor · #1 Sun, May 31st, 2009, 07:51 PM

This might make me look stupid but how do I find out what the rear axle ratio is for my truck? I'm looking at buying a travel trailor so I need to know how much I can pull. Also any one got any advice on getting a travel trailor?

JWBFX4 · #2 Sun, May 31st, 2009, 08:43 PM

You have to look at the door jam sticker and get the code. Here is a link to a decoder...I believe its the first one on the page about the gear ratio. http://www.fordf150.net/howto/decode.php

TA2Dsailor · #3 Sun, May 31st, 2009, 09:54 PM

Got it! Thanks! 3.73 Now I can get a bigger one wewt!

***Jackpine*** · #4 Mon, June 1st, 2009, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TA2Dsailor

Got it! Thanks! 3.73 Now I can get a bigger one wewt!

Just for your information, 3.73 is what I have on my truck and it came with the factory tow option. So, I'd say your gear ratio is just about ideal. The tow option DOES add a transmission cooler though, and if you don't have one, that might be a good mod.

- Jack

***88Racing*** · #5 Mon, June 1st, 2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JackandJanet

Just for your information, 3.73 is what I have on my truck and it came with the factory tow option. So, I'd say your gear ratio is just about ideal. The tow option DOES add a transmission cooler though, and if you don't have one, that might be a good mod.

- Jack

^^^^^^what he said!^^^^^^

Lars

TA2Dsailor · #6 Mon, June 1st, 2009, 03:48 PM

So how can I check to see if I already have that?