Why are 4.10 gears offered?

Why are 4.10 gears offered?

01-11-2006, 04:29 AM

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dodgeguy44

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Why are 4.10 gears offered?

I cannot believe Dodge offers 4.10 gears. These Cummins engines have plenty of low rpm torque to keep the rpms down when towing and make significant milage gains with a lot less engine wear.

I would like to see a range between 3.08 - 3.73. Nothing lower than 3.73.........it's just not necessary!

My truck(below) has 3.54 and a 5 spd and it's way too low geared........2100 rpm at 110kph(70 mph) 15 mpg towing. My 94 had 3.54 and automatic..........1800 at 110kph, 18 mpg towing the same trailer, much better milage, less rpm, and less engine wear. With the choice I would put 3.21 gears in my present truck and I know the milage would come up substantially.

That's my RANT for today.

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