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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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When I went to 35's from 33's, I still had 4.10's in. It sucked. It had plenty of power to get up and go, but would kick out of OD at the slightest hill or even head wind. I would not recommend anything less then 4.56 if you want to run 35's.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by billcart
With 35s you wouldn't need more that 4.56, the 4.10s those models come with should be ok. When I had the 4.56's put in mine it made a big difference (I had the 3.55s). It does not kick out of over drive going up inclines anymore. I would replace the gears only if you are having problems. You should have the trac-loc in there already. A great upgrade to that diff which requires only basic tools and no tear down would be the powertrax no-slip. That is one of the greatest upgrades you can do. It complements both the off road and the pavement. just my opinion
I have had the 35's for about 3 yrs now, and been wanting to switch to at least 4.56 but just havent, my thinking is if im gonna go in and swap stuff out might as well go with 4.88s anyways incase i do go to 37's. is 4.88s over kill with 35's?
whats the difference between that after market powertrax and the factory trac-loc? if i can only afford one, should i put it in the front axle which i believe is open?
 
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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Don't do a body lift, re-distributes weight unevenly and makes stuff go bad that doesn't need to
 
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver_Dodge
When I went to 35's from 33's, I still had 4.10's in. It sucked. It had plenty of power to get up and go, but would kick out of OD at the slightest hill or even head wind. I would not recommend anything less then 4.56 if you want to run 35's.
yea the power is not what it used to be thats for sure, its always in an out of o/d, most the time i just keep it off. on an btw your truck it kick ***!!
 
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by mccart
Don't do a body lift, re-distributes weight unevenly and makes stuff go bad that doesn't need to
have you done one to your truck? ive not been a big fan, but its the cheapest route to go
 
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by mccart
Don't do a body lift, re-distributes weight unevenly and makes stuff go bad that doesn't need to

BL's actually redistribute the weight better then a suspension lift because it keeps the frame and drivetrain (the heaviest componenets) lower to the ground, which translates to a better center of gravity then a truck with a comparable suspension only lift.

Would you like to ellaborate on what "stuff" goes bad that doesn't need to?
 
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by mccart
Don't do a body lift, re-distributes weight unevenly and makes stuff go bad that doesn't need to
?? To me that statement couldnt be more wrong...
A bodylift keeps the weight and center of gravity lower which makes the truck handle better and more stable at higher speeds in turns or even when tipped on angles . Also being that it doesnt change intended angles of suspension components and stress them, they wear normal, last longer and dont "go bad" as often. you also get a factory ride... Suspension and body lifts both have strengths and weaknesses for different purposes.
EDIT* I just read Silvers post above and it seems I'm not the only one understands the facts differently...
 

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