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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 08:46 PM
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i know its a beat to death subject... but im looking to regear my pig... i got 3.31s with 35s... i was thinking 4.11s would be perfect for what i do... i do highway and alot of driving around i was getting 17mpgs on highway and like 10 around town... now its like 12 highway and 16 round town cuz im like idleing soo much haha... but mike keeps insiting i get 4.56s... when i feel as tho the trucks gunna be screaming on highway... granite it will be alot easier cruizing and **** but what yall opinion? im thinking 4.11s.... i do tow but not everyday...
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 12:56 AM
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Well, according to 4wheelparts and every other offroad place I've talked to, 4.56 gears are ideal for 35's... and that's what I'll be going with.
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 01:04 AM
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gonna side with the 4.56 with the 35s
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 04:58 AM
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if your going to do it i would go ahead and do the 4.56s
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 05:42 PM
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thnx for the input... i did a quick calculation and it said 3.99s would be goood but prob do 4.56s...
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 05:48 PM
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Be sure to go with the 4.56's. Some day you will want to get 37's and the 4.11s will be too light for you.

Go big or go home is what the guy at 4wheel parts told me when pricing gears. Better to just go all out and get what you want and give yourself some room to grow.
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 05:51 PM
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yeah but telling u one thing.... 37s are a no go on my rig haha it already stops ****ty with 35s dont need to make it too much worse! lol i like the way she sits not... i just want my pep back... jw... what would my rpms be at 70 mphs with 4.56s?
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 06:11 PM
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dont they make a 4.30 gear also...i was thinking someone on this forum got 4.30 gears
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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i havent seen any..... only 4.11-4.56s
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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here is a nice chart that you might find worth checkin out.http://www.4lo.com/calc/geartable.htm

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