EvilMonkey

Running 3.55 5.4 Toyo AT2 295/65/20 with 5star tune. I know it's a different engine, but you'll want a tune. Way cheaper than re-gearing. Most regears are around 1000.00 per axle.

RES4CUE

I think it's you, I just linked a set of 4.11 Yukon ring and pinion gears from Randy's ring and pinion!

Just over $200 a set.

Also, you may not need a master rebuilt kit for the install if your truck is newer. Yes you will need some incidentals but not full blown master rebuild kit.

Did you even open up my link?

RES4CUE

I'll help you.

NE Ford

Well this escalated quickly...

Regearing is not in my budget, I appreciate all the insight on gearing because it's good stuff to know but we don't need to debate how much stuff costs.

I'll try to get this back on track but I may have lost the thread.

SteveLord

What else do you want to know? At this point it seems like you should know what your choices are. Smaller tire = less strain on your truck. Larger tire = more. Tune may have it perform better, but your truck is still pushing those heavier tires regardless.

D Roc

Even though we all have our opinions I'm glad some ppl know what gears they are running. Most of my friends with lifts or 35s don't have a clue. I just shake me head and smile and wave while passing them up hill. One guy toyed around with the idea of 37s with his 3.15 or 3.31...whatever he is running.

tripvw

I ran 35s on an old 97 with the 4.6 and 3.55s for a couple hundred thousand miles. I have to agree with the people who say your power difference wont be that bad; especially with the 5.0 from what I've driven them, they are very strong.

DirtDawg

To put tire size in perspective, I see no real advantage in 35" tires on my jeep vs 33" I've been running for many years. That's the reason my bias is towards no large than 33" for my new truck when it arrives. As shown (3rd set installed a few wks ago), they're 33x12.5x15 GY MT/R tires on old-style Mickey Thompson Challenger (Alcoa) 8x15 forged wheels. With 4.56 gears, 4:1 t-case and ARB lockers, I have wheel well room plus more than enough gearing but no need IMO unless running trails such as California's Johnson Valley Hammers. Bigger heavier tires use more gas and tax the brakes too.

NE Ford

I have a hard time choosing a candy bar at the gas station so this is par for the course with me. I guess the fact that the tires are already mounted makes me want to keep them but that's a stupid reason. I think I'll go 285/70/17 to be safe.

Anyone want some 35s?

D Roc

Hey I hear ya. You should see me trying to order a slush at sonic. Glad you got an answer I think. At least you heard both sides.