Let me go ahead and ask a question that I'm not ashamed of admitting I don't know. Which one is the lowest ratio: 4.46 or 4.7? From what I've been reading, the higher the number, the lower the ratio. Is that right or do I have it backwards?
Nah...you were right. I edited my last post. I've never seen it like that because I always choose the 2.7 engine with the 10-speed automatic. By the time I scroll down further, 4.46 is always selected. But, like I said earlier, you can switch it if you want.
Badlands actually comes stock with 33's and 4.46. Currently, there is no charge to switch from 4.46 to 4.7. It defaults to 4.7 if you upgrade to the Sasquatch package. That's where my dilemma lies. Do I need to upgrade to 4.7 even if I remain on the 33's?
Edit: I stand corrected. I guess...
Add me to the list of people trying to figure out whether to choose 4.46 or 4.7 for my Badlands with the stock 33-inch AT tires. I've had different people tell me different things.
I know. I just happen to prefer the look of the signature LEDs...both the front and the rear. Also...as much as I hate to admit it, I'm not that dude who will buy aftermarket parts and install them later to save money, no matter how much sense that makes.
That's why I'm gonna just get what...
Once I decided to forgo a Big Bend for a damn near fully loaded Badlands with the Lux package, I immediately knew what song I will bump first as soon as I pull away from the dealer parking lot...
Move B*tch by Ludacris
That is exactly the advice I needed. Thank you for catching my question. So, along with RPM considerations, will the 4.46 gear ratio give me better gas mileage (in theory) than the 4.7 when using 33s?
Personally...I define overkill as having all of the options you talked about knowing that you may never use them to their potential. Sounds like you and your wife aren't in that category because it looks like the two of you get it in. I, on the other hand, ain't about that life......yet. ;)
To be honest...I'm trying to figure that out. I'm probably gonna have to let it go. I can get over not having a Sport mode way more than I can get over not having everything else I've talked about (ex: 12" screen, signature headlights AND taillights, MGV, etc.).
Not yet...but only because I won't have my down payment available until January. I know what I want...I just would feel more comfortable getting everything in motion once I have that down payment liquid.
I have two daughters myself so I am familiar with the struggle. Luckily, my oldest will be 23 in a month and my youngest is 17. Each daughter has their own car. You are spot on when you talk about the space and convenience advantages the 4-door has over the 2-door. But man...the 2-door is so...
When I explained my dilemma to my wife, she gave me the following piece of advice: "Why bother buying a brand new truck if you're not going to get exactly what you want?" It's amazing how much buy-in from the wife makes everything easier. ?
All of you who contributed to this post helped...
See...THAT'S what the f*** I'm talking about! Substitute the Sasquatch tires with the stock 33-inch tires with the upgraded wheels and you have my dream machine.