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Old Feb 24, 2018 | 03:25 AM
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i have 2.73 gearing in my 1988 xlt can i run 31" tires
 
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Should be able to.
 
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You can, but the truck is going to be a dog. And you probably won't need to use overdrive till 60mph
 
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What engine and what transmission do you have?
 
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4.9l auto 3 speed
 
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