when to re-gear ???
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Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Ketchikan, AK.
when to re-gear ???
hi all, for those of you running a 6" lift with 35's, did you re-gear, or does the power plant push them ok with the stock gears? i wont be towing much, (if at all.... i just really like the looks!!!) but i dont want it to turn into a gutless wonder. i do have the edge with magnaflow siso exhaust, so my getting a little better power over stock. im just not sure if it will run good, or if i will be needing bigger gears soon down the road. thanks a bunch !!!
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Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Regina, Saskatchewan
I have 35's with factory 4.10's and its a bit of a difference but not as much as i thought it would be. I will eventually change to 4.56's or 4.88's.
I have K&N intake with flowmaster DIDO exhaust. The bigger tires slow it down a bit, but the truck still moves GOOD!
I have K&N intake with flowmaster DIDO exhaust. The bigger tires slow it down a bit, but the truck still moves GOOD!
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From: Maple Grove, PA
for every inch you go up in size you lose a tenth off your gear.....
example:
31" tires to 35" tires.....= +4
stock 3.55 gears now are in effect 3.15 gears so you need to go up a tenth in gear to keep you stock for every inch you gain in size to keep the stock gear...
example:
31" tires to 35" tires.....= +4
stock 3.55 gears now are in effect 3.15 gears so you need to go up a tenth in gear to keep you stock for every inch you gain in size to keep the stock gear...
