Originally Posted by Crow hunter
Originally Posted by 4th_point

...not to burst your bubble but the axle ratio is only one factor in the equation, literally. You have to consider the transmission and transfer case ratios. For example, the Tundra has a low ratio for the axle, but taller ratios for the tranny compared to other trucks. And crawl ratios between the different makes are similar, even with different axle ratios.


Absolutely true. A lot of folks get hung up on the 4.30 rear end but it doesn't mean a thing until you know what the transmission gears are you're pairing it with.

The Tundra's also not a 3/4 ton no matter what anyone wants to make it out to be. I've got a 16 tundra and a real 3/4 ton, a 99 dodge 2500 diesel, and as much as I love the tundra it doesn't compare to the dodge when you're looking to haul something or tow something. It's a half ton grocery getter like all the rest, it just doesn't break down like the others do.



That's all true, but there's no denying in real world driving you'll get 13mpg/ 17mpg if you're lucky, at least that's what my super crew 4x4 got over 80k miles. Not having an option on rear end is senseless IMO. Mine was not trouble free though. I had some sort of cold start valve/sensor go bad, and continuous problems with the navigation and sound system. It would reset itself for no apparent reason, go off and on, etc.

Last edited by JGRaider; 02/10/18.
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