Red Horse Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Guys I have a 22 F-150, STX with a 5.0. and 3.31 gears. When I bought it I ignored fact it did not have an E locker dif and figured it would not be a problem, Well it is helpless on wet grass! So I bought it to replace my old Ranger which someone wanted for a good price and the 150 was a "placeholder" until I felt the new Rangers had their bugs worked out. Long story short I'm beginning to like that Coyote power so I'm thinking of getting a 23 with same specs other than rear axle. Not many 23 5.0's out there in STX trim and most elockers are 3.31.s There are a few 3.73's as well so while the 3.31 is great when you are on an intersate, It is not the best for pulling my skid steer trailer and 4720 Deere Anyone have any experience with a 5.0 powered 150 with either ratio? I thinking the 3.73 would upshift quicker thereby running more miles with the higher ratio. Any opinions? Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73229-f-150-axle-ratios/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
70mackMB Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Bob, Did you get stuck yesterday? .....Hippy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73229-f-150-axle-ratios/#findComment-537806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 the 10 speed trans is way better with 3,73 gears, but you will not get the fuel mileage of the 3.31 gears. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73229-f-150-axle-ratios/#findComment-537808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted August 29, 2023 Author Share Posted August 29, 2023 18 hours ago, 70mackMB said: Bob, Did you get stuck yesterday? .....Hippy No - Broncos and the B were on pretty solid ground. I was home at like 6:30 and before I put B away had a short cloud burst. But I heard this morning that while I had a quick cloud burst, down on the Fair Grounds-like mile and a half away it rained so hard there was water running down road by pole barns. Lucky that didn't happen when most guys were leaving By the way you and Rick continue to get good press..Boston Trucker has you in video. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73229-f-150-axle-ratios/#findComment-537868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Not much of an opinion this time I buy nothing but Ford I do like the brand new Maverick…. around here we pretty much need four-wheel-drive… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73229-f-150-axle-ratios/#findComment-538310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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