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Mike Blakesley
Film God

Posts: 12767
From: Forsyth, Montana
Registered: Jun 99

posted 01-07-2011 01:30 PM

I'm about to get a new pickup (Ford Ranger) and am debating on whether to get the 4.10 rear axle or the 3.73. My previous truck, also a Ranger, had the 4.10 but I figure I will get better gas mileage with the 3.73. I don't do any towing or off-roading, just "light" hauling (theatre related stuff mostly). 3.73 is somewhat cheaper, too.

So my question is, will I notice a huge difference in everyday driving by changing to the 3.73?

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Jeremy Weigel
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Edmond, OK, USA
Registered: Mar 2007

posted 01-07-2011 01:47 PM

Since you're planning to use it as a light duty truck I would go with the 3.73.

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Jason Black
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From: Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
Registered: Nov 2000

posted 01-09-2011 04:11 AM

The 3.73 rear should do you just fine based on your intended use.

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