Which gear ratio?
#1
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Which gear ratio?
I am planning on 33's or 35s soon. I use the truck for cruising and stuff, 55 mph+, and I use it to pull farm equipment around (wagons, trailers ect.) What would the ideal ratio be? I don't want it to be a dog, but I want decent mileage from her on the highway. I have the 4.9l 5 speed, with 3.55's. thanks guys!
#2
November 2011 TOTM Winner
Mines a 4.9 with 35s and 3.55 gears, 4 speed manual. I have no problems hauling, highway, crawling, 4wd. It seems a little doggy once in awhile, but not enough to justify changing the gear set.
#4
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I'd go with a 3:73 with limited slip/locking differential. Probably cheaper and won't kill the mileage as much as 4:10s
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#7
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Well if you start out in second, then it should be no problem starting out in 1st with my 5 speed. If I go with 33's it would be really good with 3.55's then right?
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#8
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Well, I lied, my truck came from the factory with 3.55ls, but someone swapped it for 3.08's So now I know I will need to change gear ratios with bigger tires. What is the ideal gear for 33's? how about 35's? I want to pull wagons and trailers with this truck occasionally, but It will mostly be highway and city driving.