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Old Jul 21, 2017 | 07:06 PM
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I associate Waze with someone I had to work with who was an utter hazard because of his constant negligence. I will never voluntarily download it. I'll try Puekaw's suggested Ulysse.

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Old Jul 22, 2017 | 12:06 AM
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First major road trip today...family day trip around eastern South Dakota.

400 miles in all about 250 of that was at 65, the other 150 at 72...got 20.5mpg (computer-haven't refilled yet to check vs actual.)

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Old Jul 23, 2017 | 04:09 PM
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Just upgraded to LR-E tires from the OE P-tires. Reset my trip meter to compare MPG, to my surprise no drop off.
3.5 EB 4x4 Screw 3.55.

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Old Jul 25, 2017 | 01:37 PM
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Just did 690km (428mi) on her maiden voyage averaged 9.8l/100(24mpg) at 110-114kph (68-70mph).


Im happy as heck about that.
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 05:23 AM
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what's your engine?
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 06:36 AM
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Wow, never took mine on a highway only trip yet but I'd be thrilled to et anywhere close to that.
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Old Jul 28, 2017 | 07:41 AM
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3.5 NA.
Now keep in mind, that's completely empty aside from the wife and 3 kidlets. Going to London, Ontario and bringing a tent trailer back this weekend... That will be interesting.
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Old Jul 28, 2017 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by jwmustang
try Waze
Hey you can now use Waze with Android Auto. Just installed it and works great on my 2016 but so does Google Maps. BTW I had to upload Version 2.0 to Sync 3 to make Android Auto work on mine.
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Old Jul 28, 2017 | 01:40 PM
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I'm sure this has been discussed over and over.....has anyone changed their gearing after installing bigger wheels and tires. Currently have the 3.55 gearing and wondering if its even worth it to change them.
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Old Jul 28, 2017 | 02:14 PM
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I'm sure this has been discussed over and over.....has anyone changed their gearing after installing bigger wheels and tires. Currently have the 3.55 gearing and wondering if its even worth it to change them.
It has, but, yes, it's worth it in my opinion. It ain't cheap, though. But it's the proper thing to do.

Every inch increase in tire diameter (in the range of our trucks) is like going with a .125 taller gear. For example, let's assume you're running a 17" fitment from the factory in the form of a 245/70-17 tire, and you wish to go with a 35" tire. That's like changing your ring and pinion from your OE 3.55 to a 3.10 axle.

If choosing to run a 35" tire you'd need a 4.06 ring and pinion to duplicate the performance* of your (hypothetic-) 3.55 and 30.5" tire.


*but does not take into account a much heavier tire which will diminish acceleration and braking performance
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