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Originally posted by AITG:

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Originally posted by Black92LX:

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Originally posted by AITG:
Coming out of a 2011 F150 with the 5.0 to a 2018, also a 5.0 I have to say that the newer truck is an improvement in about 90% of the things I liked on my 11. Three things I miss:
1. I went from a 3.55 gear ratio to a 3.31. The 3.55 had more low end acceleration
2. The 6 speed trans was seamless. The 10 speed occasionally makes rough shifts at low speeds. Once it hits 6th gear it's just fine.
3. The E-locker is pretty much worthless for anything other than rock climbing (which might appeal to you). When it's locked, it's LOCKED. Anything other than a straight line makes it very unhappy and it unlocks above 25 mph.

I am a huge fan of the aluminum body because it can't rust. The trim levels are the same but the newer one just looks and feels nicer. The seats are nicer and DW got her own 8 way.

I have the 3.73s granted mated to the 3.5 and it is nice with the 6 speed.
Are the 3.31s that bad that I should avoid all together?
I’ll try to find one with the 3.55s or 3.73 but I’d guess 90% I am seeing are the 3.31s.

As for the locker she will see a bit of off-roading which is why I am specifically looking for the locker.

What I suspect is that the 10 speed has a faster (smaller numeric) high gear as well. Multiply the top trans ratio by the rear gear and you'll see the actual difference when you compare the 6 speed/3.55 to the 10 speed/3.31. I'll do some digging and get back to you.