which gears work better?
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which gears work better?
I have 4.10 gears and 3.55 gears on two different rear ends and im trying to figure out which one i want to use. I know the 3.55 takes more gas but i also hear it gives more power. I have a 460 built for towing and im gonna use it for hunting and cruizing around town. Can somebody tell me the differences and which they would prefer?
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Your thinking of gearing is back asswards. With all things being equal, a 4.10 will require more RPMs at a constant velocity than a 3.55.
The power doesn't change. What you may feel is the relative mechanical advantage of the 4.10 over the 3.55.
2WD or 4WD? Lifted with bigger tires? How tall?
The power doesn't change. What you may feel is the relative mechanical advantage of the 4.10 over the 3.55.
2WD or 4WD? Lifted with bigger tires? How tall?
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Welcome to FTE Jaaron,, all kinds of good info,,, however,, for us to help you, we need all the info on your truck,,, F ? , 4x4 or 2x4, engine, tranny, tires, upgrades, AND,,, what are you planning on doing with it,,, and what are you expecting out of it,,, sooo,,, with what you have said,,, I would go with 4.10's,,, towing, hunting, cruisin around,,,, the 460 has PLENTY to go with 3.55's,, and if you are mainly driving to and fro,, I would go with the 3.55's , , , , so Welcome again to FTE and give us more info!
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