Which has more TORQUE?

[MICA4R]

Scenario: 4LO WITH center diff locked... Pulling a 5000# truck out of a ditch.

Will I get more torque by putting it in 1 and driving forward to "tow" the vehicle out or would I get more torque by putting it in Reverse (hooking straps to front tow hooks) and "pull" the guy out?

Any one with experience/theory let me know.?.

edit: (V6)

 

[Acidmeld]

Go forward so as not to break anything on your truck. Reverse is the same ratio as 1st but has the added step of a countershaft (reducing torque transfer). Diffs are also designed to be stronger in the forward motion. Rear hitch is also stronger than the hook mounts on the front.

 

[ekin]

Can look for a long time the driver of the car to help you start:vader:

 

[Zuke]

Get a V8 and tell the other driver to hold on...

I have always been told by my forefathers that going forward is the right direction to pull someone out.

 

[MICA4R]

I have always been told by my forefathers that going forward is the right direction to pull someone out.

Wisdom

Go forward so as not to break anything on your truck. Reverse is the same ratio as 1st but has the added step of a countershaft (reducing torque transfer). Diffs are also designed to be stronger in the forward motion. Rear hitch is also stronger than the hook mounts on the front.

& Logic, that's settled. Thanks!