View Poll Results: Gears~ Whatcha got?
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#21
I have stock 3.55's with 265/75/R16's.
As a truck, for general driving it's just fine.
Acceleration is improving as I do engine mods to improve air flow.
Top end cuts out at ~98mph by the speedo, but it did this with the smaller factory treads also (now likely 103mph corrected speed due to tyre size)... this limit I think is more due to governing than axle ratio.
As a 4x4 truck, that's plenty fast enough, and I haven't had any issues towing, so I think I'm good with 3.55's.
Future engine mods will just make it more fun to drive.
As a truck, for general driving it's just fine.
Acceleration is improving as I do engine mods to improve air flow.
Top end cuts out at ~98mph by the speedo, but it did this with the smaller factory treads also (now likely 103mph corrected speed due to tyre size)... this limit I think is more due to governing than axle ratio.
As a 4x4 truck, that's plenty fast enough, and I haven't had any issues towing, so I think I'm good with 3.55's.
Future engine mods will just make it more fun to drive.
#22
I am running 3.55 on 285r7516 and have no low end. thinkin 4:10 and i will never tow but may do some 4wd since i go it. anyone know if have to do front and rear gears as long as i don't do 4wd? money is tight. if i can get a way with it i will till i can save up and get the font done after i do he rear for everyday drivin.
#23
Join Date: Mar 2011
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I am running 3.55 on 285r7516 and have no low end. thinkin 4:10 and i will never tow but may do some 4wd since i go it. anyone know if have to do front and rear gears as long as i don't do 4wd? money is tight. if i can get a way with it i will till i can save up and get the font done after i do he rear for everyday drivin.
#26
Mine are stock 4:10s. Takes off is plent strong, but 1st is almost too low. (NV3500-for now) I hardly ever use it. I think some bigger tires will make 1st more usable. Top end isnt an issue. Never needed to bury the needle in a 35 year old one ton, though Im certain it is capable.
#29
Question becomes, what gears are you considering, and what tires do ya wanna run?
#30
96 4x4, 5.2, single cab, swb, Chrysler 9.25 rear end, dana 44 front. 355 gears with 35's. Not my set up, I just got this truck. I want to go down to 33" tires and 4.10 gears. very little if any towing, so how would this set up work out?