4.10 axel ratio

[John Harris]

Just about to purchase a 2005 Black XLT with the Sport Group Package. It comes with the 4.10 axel instead of, I believe, 3.73. Can some one tell me the difference between the two? The pros and cons? Why is this an upgrade?



Thanks, can't wait to pick up my new truck!

 

[EddieS'04]

The 410 axle has more low end torque multiplication than the 373. The XLT comes with a taller tire than the XLS. Ford uses the 410 to make up for low end torque loss with the taller tire....

 

[Gavin Allan]

What Fast Eddie said!

 

[Andy Szkutak]

Sweet Truck!, the 4.10 will be better for pulling and better burnouts lol but, the 3.73 gets better mileage...but myself, i wish i had the 4.10...



good luck

andy

 

[Johnny O]

It's really a wash, 3.73's with a 235/70 tire vs. 4.10's with a 255/70. Then there's me....:lol:

 

[Tom Schindler]

Check the MPG log. There is little to no difference in MPG between the 3.73 vs. the 4.10.





Tom

 

[Kevin Palmer]

Only the 4.10 has the LS (Limited Slip) option. If you have the LS it is a nice bonus....

 

[John Harris]

Thanks for the replies, guys. I look forward to becoming a member of the community here. My next question will be about removal of this air box thing and what that does, but we'll leave that for another day. Thanks again!

 

[Ben Poche]

open box and pullllll

 

[Tom Schindler]

Coastie,



You can get a 3.73 with the Limited slip.





Tom

 

[Cory Richards]

I'm probably wrong, but back in the winter months there was a discussion about which was better in snowy/slick conditions and I think the conclusion was that 4.10 doesn't fare as well. This may not be true, I just remember the discussion..plus being in Mississippi I don't think it's relevant in your case...just a little additional info.

 

[Michael Cacioppo]

I think that you will be happier with the 4.10's.

 

[Nelson Atwell]

I have a 4.10 LS and have no problems in snow, ice, mud, etc. Acceleration is good too, even with 265/70 R16 tires.

 

[Johnny O]

You can get a 3.73 with the Limited slip.

It's what I've got. Factory.

and I think the conclusion was that 4.10 doesn't fare as well. This may not be true, I just remember the discussion.

Like I said, it doesn't matter. The 4.10's come on Tracs with the taller tires, so it's a wash.

(I purposely got a Trac with 3.73's because the Ranger I had before with 4.10's was screaming at highway speeds and got lousy mpg. Then I put bigger tires on the Trac right away, it's a little slower out of the hole but not bad. All 'froading is automatically done in Low Range.)