Hi,
I am looking at a new 2500 this year (gas) and I am wondering whether the 3.73 or 4.10 is best for me. I tow an 8000 lb (loaded) camper in the summer as well as a 3000 lb boat. I am thinking the 3.73 is all I need, but if there is not much difference in gas mileage, then maybe the 4.10 is best - then I can get a heavier travel trailer potentially. I will use the truck as a daily driver the rest of the time. My commute to work is pretty short, so I am wondering if the 4.10 is worth the extra gas.
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Andrew
I am running a 2017 3500 crew cab short box 6.4 hemi 6 speed auto
My hitchhiker fifth wheel is 14000 lbs
I changed my gears to 456 and am running a slightly taller tire than stock(285-65-20)(my stock gears were 3.73)
You can get a 3500 chassis truck with 444 gears from the factory so the 456 with a slightly taller tire is very close
The truck pulls every grade with ease
Tow Haul mode works much better on the downgrades with this set up as well
Truck never gets hot even when towing at 100 plus degrees outside
empty is 2000 rpm at 71 mph
hwy empty mileage dropped about 1.5 mpg
city empty mileage went up about 1 mpg
just my opinion better gears equal less wear and tear on the rest of the truck
components= less cost on repairs down the road