I don't know much about gear ratios so I need some help. I'm pretty sure I've got stock 3.55's and I was looking at 4.11's and 4.56's. I only have 2WD so I don't plan on getting bigger tires either. I'd like to still be able to tow things obviously but I want more performance. I know I'm probably asking very generic questions, but I'm so lost haha

 

If you are gonna stick with stock tires, 4.10's will wake the truck up nicely and still keep highway driveability.

 

4.10's it is then! Thank you

 

+1 on 4.10's

 

Now, I have a limited slip rear end, does that affect anything?

 

I have a set of used 3.92 here $100, lsd makes no diff for gears. Inspect those lsd clutch disc's.

 

Not trying to hijack your thread......but,

I added some 305 70 16's to my 2001 Ram 1500, it's has 355's with auto......it won't pull the hat off your head. I had 265's on it and it wasn't any better. The tag on the door says the truck came with 225's but the unused spare is a 245. I got a good deal on some used 305's that's the only reason I put them on, was going on a camping trip pulling my 27ft fifth wheel. What ratio do I need to go with for 245's or 265's for pulling? I don't drive the truck too much cause it getting terrible gas mileage anyway but when I do have to drive it to work it about 35 miles one way.....the rest of the time it's only used for pulling. It got 13-14 with the 265's...not sure if it's changed much with the 305's.

 

I say 4.56 even people who own dodge Dakota rt they run 28 I.ch tires get them . It will be a beast ! !

 

Agreed, 4.56's for 33's and towing duties. Then when you want 35's later on you wont have to worry about re-gearing then either.

 

But towing, even with the 4.56 gears, and 35 inch tires, will be rough. If you PLAN on 35's, go to 4.88 gears. ESPECIALLY if you plan to tow that heavy trailer.