I wanted to share a comparison test I did on my trucks acceleration with stock tires vs 35x12.50. Stock was 275-70-18. My truck right now with me in it was weighed at the dump a few days ago at about 6850#

0-60 times stock


1/4 mile stock


0-60 with 35s


1/4 mile with 35s

 

Def makes a difference with the bigger tires, Next up gears..

 

Ya. That's my plan next year. I will be going with 4.56

 

I went with 4:30 but if I had to do it again I would go with 4:56...

 

How was your gas mileage after doing the gears. I know rpms will be higher but my thought is that I could be in a higher gear longer resulting in similar mpg

 

I really didn't notice much difference in mileage, most people say it will go down a little empty and up a little when towing. I love how now it will hold overdrive on hills where it used to downshift all the time..

 

Thats exactly what I'm hoping for. The smallest grade change calls for a shift.

I guess time will yell. I'm just starting to save for the gears and front and rear electronic lockers. I snow plow a lot so I figured Tue gears will help make it easier and the lockers will be there for those situations that the limited slip didnt feel like working

 

That will be awesome. keep us posted..

 

when i went from 3.73 to 4.30 gears i didn't notice anything different in my MPG, and i have the 2valve 5.4

 

Good to hear. Now I just have to come up with the money for the swap