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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 01:34 PM
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trans and tires

i have 3.73s with 35s and i run in overdrive its a real let down when it shifts. i want to know i have new gears to put in along with 37s. will it hurt trans if i run out of overdrive with 37s til i can get gears in.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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Is your T/C stock? That seems to be tthe weak link. Temp guage is a must in my book. It'll tell you alot about how the trannys coping with everything. Heat is what really kills them, and if your T/C clutches are slipping it gets hot. An external filter is also a plus.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 02:09 PM
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You can lock out overdrive if you want. It will be the same as if you are towing. You will lose some MPG but oh well.

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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 02:18 PM
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have a guage and trans and transfer case are stock
 
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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You manual say no OD for towing to save the T/C. Beast gave good advice. Is your speedo way off? I bet you are turning about 2k @ 65 mph. There's a calculator somewhere............
 
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 02:30 PM
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http://www.speedworldmotorplex.com/calc.htm 2k@ 59mph. No O/D IMO
 
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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i think you guys are missing want i am asking will it be hard on transmission if i run in drive not OD
 
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 06:48 PM
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No.

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it is better to keep it out of o/d with those 37s.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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does it hurt anything to run like that
 
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Just fuel economy.
 
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