rear axle gear question

[69rangerf100]

ok i have 3.54 D60 gearing what is the difference between the 3.54 and 4.10 gearing?

[Redcap]

ok i have 3.54 D60 gearing what is the difference between the 3.54 and 4.10 gearing?

Well...3.54:1 is about three and a half turns of the pinion to one rotation of the axles and 4.10:1 is a hair over four turns of the pinion for one rotation of the axles.

[69rangerf100]

which gearing would be better with a manual 3spd and a 390

[BobbyFord]

It depends on what your plans are for the truck.
4.10 gears are stump puller gears; they will result in higher engine RPM's at freeway speed.

[69rangerf100]

eventually when i get my truck put back together i want it to be able to go on the highway aswell as have fun int the dirt and woods

[eggman918]

Tire size needs to be thought about in this 4.10's and 33's is similar final drive ratio as 3.55 and30's more or less without doing the math

[ToughOldFord]

You're better off with the 3:54s unless you're doing some heavy towing.

[69rangerf100]

the most towing i plan on doing is camping gear, maybe a boat, and eventually a new project after i get my truck restored

[sideoilerfe]

the most towing i plan on doing is camping gear, maybe a boat, and eventually a new project after i get my truck restored

If you're going to tow a boat with a 3 speed then you'll need at least 4.10:1 gears as trying to take off up the boat ramp with your boat with 3.54:1 gearing will result in significantly more clutch wear. 3 speeds and towing are not really the best combination.