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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 10:52 PM
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I current have a 6 inch lift on my 95. With 35 12.50-15. 5.0 motor. The truck just feels like it had power from 15 to 45 MPH what gears should be in the rear??
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 07:18 PM
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Assuming the stock tire size was 235/75R15 and the stock axle ratio is 3.55 -

New ratio = old ratio x (new tire height / old tire height)

Old ratio = 3.55
New tire height = 35 inches (eh, give or take)
Old tire height = 2 x (235 x 0.75) / 25.4 + 15 = 28.9 inches, give or take

New ratio = 3.55 x 35 / 28.9 = 4.29. So looking at either a 4.10 or 4.56 standard offering, with the 4.56 being the more preferable choice for most, IMO.

IIRC, 4.88 is about the biggest ratio that will physically fit, although some say that the gearset isn't as physically stout as the lower ratios...

Keep in mind if you have 4WD, will either need to change both axle ratios to match, or never ever lock in the front...
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Old Sep 6, 2013 | 01:02 AM
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Not sure if this is asking to much.. but could you find me a link with those gears for my axel
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Old Sep 6, 2013 | 12:05 PM
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 12:26 AM
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Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?n...d=380611948372
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 12:27 AM
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Would this work on my axel???
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 10:53 AM
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i wouldnt trust a ebay gearset.

http://www.ringpinion.com/
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 11:00 AM
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i 2nd getting 4.56 gears.

Like he said above, you need new gears for the front too if you are 4x4.
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 09:11 PM
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http://www.ringpinion.com/b2c/Produc...rce=DiffWizard
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 09:11 PM
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First time buying this part this works right?,

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