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Old May 20, 2010 | 12:06 PM
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if i put a 3 inch bl and 35 inch tires will i need to regear my truck?
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Old May 20, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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you dont have to change the gears but it is a good idea.I have 3 inch body lift and 35s with 3.55 gears but i'm saving up for 4.56 gears.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 04:12 PM
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I would gear it soon. You will notice your truck will be constantly down and upshifting any time you need to accelerate a little bit, which will overheat and eventually kill your trans. 4.56 gears and a big *** tranny cooler will keep your transmission and your wallet happy
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Old May 20, 2010 | 05:38 PM
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got me wondering now too...im putting a 3" on and eventually some 37' or 35" tires...right now ive got the 3.73..think i should regear?
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Old May 20, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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i have 35s and stock gears and hes ryte....highway cruisein bout 70ish sometimes it likes to downshift but its still good no issues
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Old May 20, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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i got 37s , 3.55 and mine truck is fine
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Old May 20, 2010 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by bigun72
i got 37s , 3.55 and mine truck is fine
you can run oil in your truck for way past its life but its not recommended... 35's and above its smart to regear.. your truck will thank you in the long haul. Stephen
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Old May 21, 2010 | 12:08 AM
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lol ive been told itll just stress out the tranny with stock gears and 36+ tires
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Old May 21, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by proudfordowner
you can run oil in your truck for way past its life but its not recommended... 35's and above its smart to regear.. your truck will thank you in the long haul. Stephen
dude its been like that for 4 years

worry about your truck and ill worry about mine , when you start payin to fix it then i will run watever size tires u recommend
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Old May 21, 2010 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Pity7700
got me wondering now too...im putting a 3" on and eventually some 37' or 35" tires...right now ive got the 3.73..think i should regear?
I had factory 373s in mine and went to 456s with 34s and I love it. Definite right move for me. I use it in truck pulls and am looking at a turbo setup or just install my lightning setup.
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