Hows a 3:31 ratio for towing with a 4.6 Triton
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Don't do it!!!!! Why do you want to go to a higher gear ratio (lower number) for towing? You are going the wrong way. You will be in second gear pulling up an incline at 45 mph.
My 1997 4x4 with 4.6L, 3.55 and tow package sucked big time. It shifted up and down w/o a trailer attached - and even worse with trailer.
My new 5.4 with 3.55 and tow package is a dream - plenty of power and torque without all of the shifts.
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Mine:2001 1/2 F150 Super Crew, Lariat, Oxford white w/silver lower accent and Med. Gray Leather Captain Chairs,4x4 ORP, 5.4L, 3.55LS, 17" Chrome wheels w/GY AT/S LT265/70/17, auto, 6 CD,Towing package, alarm, Westin Chrome nerf bars, Seat Savers and Husky mats for hunting, bed liner, white tail light lens covers.
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Wife: 1999 Explorer Limited,pearl white/tan leather,4.0L,4:10LS,CD,sunroof,towing pkg.,alarm. Bought new Sept. 1999
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My 1997 4x4 with 4.6L, 3.55 and tow package sucked big time. It shifted up and down w/o a trailer attached - and even worse with trailer.
My new 5.4 with 3.55 and tow package is a dream - plenty of power and torque without all of the shifts.
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Mine:2001 1/2 F150 Super Crew, Lariat, Oxford white w/silver lower accent and Med. Gray Leather Captain Chairs,4x4 ORP, 5.4L, 3.55LS, 17" Chrome wheels w/GY AT/S LT265/70/17, auto, 6 CD,Towing package, alarm, Westin Chrome nerf bars, Seat Savers and Husky mats for hunting, bed liner, white tail light lens covers.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...1294&a=3025874
Wife: 1999 Explorer Limited,pearl white/tan leather,4.0L,4:10LS,CD,sunroof,towing pkg.,alarm. Bought new Sept. 1999
Previous: '65 Mustang 289 HiPo, '70 Chevelle SS 396, '70 Vette Conv. 350/350, 72 Datsun PU,'74 Vette TTop, '79 Blazer, '81 F150, '83 Bonneville, '84 Gran Marquis '89 TBird Super Coupe 3.8L SuperCharged, '93 Explorer 4.0L, '97 F150 SC XLT, 4x4 ORP
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Unless you have 235 size tires, it will be a DOG! BIG DOG!
I have 3.55s and the 4.6 5sp and it tows our 2K pound boat great! No problems at all! I also have 285 BFGs on it.
3.73s would be better and 4.10s great! but I am not paying the money to do the front.
I have 3.55s and the 4.6 5sp and it tows our 2K pound boat great! No problems at all! I also have 285 BFGs on it.
3.73s would be better and 4.10s great! but I am not paying the money to do the front.
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From: port,ny
Hows a 3:31 ratio for towing with a 4.6 Triton
I have a 3:55 now with a 4.6 what will the difference be with a 3:31 ? How much can I tow with this combo,automatic 4x4 4.6 with tow pkg and 3:31
thanks
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1999 F-150 4x4,short box,step side,4.6l Triton v-8, A.R.E. hard cover,cab steps,SteelHorse bed rug (liner), Mobil 1 5w30 all the way!! more to come !
thanks
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1999 F-150 4x4,short box,step side,4.6l Triton v-8, A.R.E. hard cover,cab steps,SteelHorse bed rug (liner), Mobil 1 5w30 all the way!! more to come !
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After I put 1" taller tires on my truck I have to keep the overdrive off when towing. My lease is up in May but if I were to keep this truck I would go to 3.73's. With 3.31's your truck would be hard pressed to out acelerate a Yugo, much less a Chebby. Don't go any taller especially if you're planning to put taller tire on your ride.
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'97 F150 4.6L XL WHITE,FLEETSIDE R/C L/B, LEER SHELL W/FISHING POLE RACK, BED MAT,LIMMITED SLIP,245/75/16 DESERT DOGS ON POLISHED ALUM, WHEELS.
AIRAID, 3" CAT BACK OUT THE SIDE w/MAGNAFLOW MUFFER
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'97 F150 4.6L XL WHITE,FLEETSIDE R/C L/B, LEER SHELL W/FISHING POLE RACK, BED MAT,LIMMITED SLIP,245/75/16 DESERT DOGS ON POLISHED ALUM, WHEELS.
AIRAID, 3" CAT BACK OUT THE SIDE w/MAGNAFLOW MUFFER
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towing capability = less !! Wrong way ???
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2000 F-150 XL, RC, LB, 5.4L, 4R70W, 3.55LS,
Class III tow, Payload #3, & Convenience pkgs.,
4-wheel disc/ABS, Chestnut/Parchment 40/60,
Ford bedliner w/Paintsaver & gas/wheel/spare locks,
K&N F.I.P.K. w/Outwears pre-filter, Superchip,
Dynomax ultra-flow welded 3" cat-back w/ 3" Y-pipe,
Hellwig front & rear anti-sway bars, Rancho RS 9000s,
Mobil 1, K&N oil filter.
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2000 F-150 XL, RC, LB, 5.4L, 4R70W, 3.55LS,
Class III tow, Payload #3, & Convenience pkgs.,
4-wheel disc/ABS, Chestnut/Parchment 40/60,
Ford bedliner w/Paintsaver & gas/wheel/spare locks,
K&N F.I.P.K. w/Outwears pre-filter, Superchip,
Dynomax ultra-flow welded 3" cat-back w/ 3" Y-pipe,
Hellwig front & rear anti-sway bars, Rancho RS 9000s,
Mobil 1, K&N oil filter.
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From: Encinitas, CA, USA
Ranger,
I hope this answers your question. These numbers are round abouts for those math majors out there. I have a 2001 Screw 4.6 4x4, tow pakage, chip, K&N and cat-back. My rig came w/ 16" stock rims & tires (29" tall) and a 6500 lb. tow rating. I put some 17" F150 stock rims & tires (30.5" tall) because it looks much better. I tow a 6300 lb. boat and trailer just fine. I figure that the mods off set the change in gear ratio ( about a 3.38 ).
Good luck
I hope this answers your question. These numbers are round abouts for those math majors out there. I have a 2001 Screw 4.6 4x4, tow pakage, chip, K&N and cat-back. My rig came w/ 16" stock rims & tires (29" tall) and a 6500 lb. tow rating. I put some 17" F150 stock rims & tires (30.5" tall) because it looks much better. I tow a 6300 lb. boat and trailer just fine. I figure that the mods off set the change in gear ratio ( about a 3.38 ).
Good luck
