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Old 11-10-2011, 07:18 PM
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I have a 2000 dodge ram 1500 with the 5.9l and a 46re trans my rearend blew. I have 37 inch tires on the truck and want to gear it up. I am torn between 4.10 or 4.56 my truck is my day driver. Any suggestions? Thanks
 
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Old 11-10-2011, 07:19 PM
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4.56's should be good enough for 37's
 
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Old 11-10-2011, 07:27 PM
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Ya, there's no choice there at all. 4.56. In fact, i'd recommend 4.88.
I run 4.56 with 35's, and it is just about perfect for a daily driver.
 
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Old 11-10-2011, 08:06 PM
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I am going to second the 4.88s. If you go with less gear, you won't be happy with performance....
 
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3rd for the 4.88's.
 
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I <3 my 4.88s.

Not that my truck ever sees it, but at around 80mph is when you see some scary tach numbers.
 
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how do you like your M/t Baja ATZ? i'm looking for a 37-38in tall tire but haven't found many i like the looks of
 
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Well, I just today had the chance to install my 4-56 gears and I can say I do feel the difference and I have 35's, but if I had 37's I know now I would go 4'88. 4'56 is good for my truck and I also have a 360
 
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how do you like your M/t Baja ATZ? i'm looking for a 37-38in tall tire but haven't found many i like the looks of
They ride really smoothly, minimal road noise for such an aggressive all-terrain. I've been in some deep mud holes with them, and they get me thru. Decent in the snow as well. They are rated for 45-55k miles. EXPENSIVE, jesus rollerblading christ, damn near $500 per. The Mickey's are high priced, but compared to other 38's, well worth the extra $$
 
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after winter i'm installing totall of 10ins of lift and i know i can fit bigger than 40s but i like how the price for 37-38s are from 350-550 and 40s are 500 at the cheapest lol
 


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