Buying Advice 2013 Ram 1500..what ratio?

[Wnc3]

Should I option the 3:73 rear end ratio instead of 3:55 with the new 8 speed transmission?
Will fuel mileage suffer much? Mostly running unloaded, but would rather have a little more snap off the line and
Tow ability. 80% city driving.

 

[Milo]

Should I option the 3:73 rear end ratio instead of 3:55 with the new 8 speed transmission?
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Yes you should.

 

[shucksters]

Yes you should.

Yep- that's a no-brainer.....IMHO

 

[Wnc3]

It has been ordered and I hope I can change it in time.
They asked me and started with the mileage ,bla,bla, blah....I'll call in the morning and change to 3:73.
I did opt for the air ride and can't wait to see how that rides compared to my 2500.
Thanks.

 

[Wnc3]

correction...the available rear end is a 3:92 not a 3:73 in a half ton and it gives it an 11,000 lb tow rating.
trying to get it changed, but I may have waited too long to change the order.

 

[NICKB304]

thanks to the cylinder deactivation 3.92 geared trucks get similar mpg to the taller gears as long as you don't like to drive 80 on the highway.