I have posted a couple questions about gears before but i was wondering if i run 36" tires and have 4.88 gears will i be able to haul a 20' ski boat. My fiance has decided my next purchase is a boat lol.

 

should be able to, how much does the boat weigh and what is your truck

 

Can't tell you without knowing at least the estimated weight of boat and trailer, and a little info about your truck. Model year, 1500/2500/3500, engine, etc.

 

and this is why i am getting all my toys paid off before i even think about looking for a serious girlfriend. hahahha

 

It's a 97 1500 5.9 4x4 and I don't know an exact weight on the boat but I don't imagine too much it's only a single axle trailer.

 

hell single axle trailer, you'll be just fine, just lock out OD, and keep an eye on engine temp, and trans temp if you have a gauge

 

Did you already put the gears in? Probably won't be able to get 4.88s in those wimpy axles. Might not even get 4.56s in them, but I think that's the biggest you can go on the 60. Better consult a good gear shop.

 

easily!!! i pulled a 24" dual tandom axle car trailer 1600 miles loaded with about 2000 pounds loaded onto it. im runnin 35s with 4.56s. i do NOT see a problem.

 

4.88's can be purchased for the half ton axles, but that is the lowest (due to the 9.25" rear). As far as the dana 60 goes (which he dosnt even have), I believe you can purchase up to 7.17's (just in case you wanna run 54's )

I think 4.88's and 36's is a great tire/gear combo that should serve you just fine. But dont go thinking you can tow the world just cause you have gears (although a single axle trailer/boat will be just fine).

 

I was told to go 4.88's with 36's. Do aal's really help the back end not sag as much I've got the skyjacker heavyduty 4" aal's.