Gear Ratios
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Gear Ratios
I think I am running 3.73 but I will check later. My question is what is the difference in the gears. I know 4.10 was also offered but you can get other gear such as 4.53 (I think thats what it is). What would be the pros/cons of the different ratios?
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I wasnt asking for opinions, because I have no problems either. I am more just in search for knowledge.
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What would be the pros/cons of the different ratios?
Then what the heck is the difference between "what would be" and "opinion"? You asked about pros and I stated that 3.73 tows fine and great mileage,sheesh
Then what the heck is the difference between "what would be" and "opinion"? You asked about pros and I stated that 3.73 tows fine and great mileage,sheesh
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it depends on other things...Tire height??? stock, 3.73 is good all around...I run 37" tires and use 4.56 gears,they are a little low but i love the pull/towing the truck has....if your gearing holds 1800-2000 @ 70mph while towing i would think you are good...if you use 4.30 with stock tires, it will tow/pull stronger but you RPMs increase at crusing speed which means less MPG....just my 02....
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it depends on other things...Tire height??? stock, 3.73 is good all around...I run 37" tires and use 4.56 gears,they are a little low but i love the pull/towing the truck has....if your gearing holds 1800-2000 @ 70mph while towing i would think you are good...if you use 4.30 with stock tires, it will tow/pull stronger but you RPMs increase at crusing speed which means less MPG....just my 02....
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If you Do HEAVY pulling... Get the 4.56 gears.
Light to moderate pulling... 4.10.
Light pulling and DD... 3.73.
I do mostly daily driving and plowing, with some moderate pulling.... and LOVE my 3.73's.
Puts me right at 2,000rpm's at 70mph, and I get 16-18mpg regularly.
Light to moderate pulling... 4.10.
Light pulling and DD... 3.73.
I do mostly daily driving and plowing, with some moderate pulling.... and LOVE my 3.73's.
Puts me right at 2,000rpm's at 70mph, and I get 16-18mpg regularly.
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