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Old Jul 24, 2012 | 02:49 PM
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I have tried searching but cant find recommendations. Like some may remember I have said I am going to get a 5in lift and 35's. I am but I have put it off untill I get d60s and some tranny work done, seeing as the nice people here have told me its the smart thing to do. Thanks for that! Anyhow, what gears should I go with when upping to 35's? I wont be doing much towing.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2012 | 03:14 PM
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4.56 to keep engine RPM approximately at stock values.... 4.88's if you want it bit more bottom end.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2012 | 03:26 PM
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I put 4.56's with 315 75 r16 and love em. The actual tire size is 34.6.
 
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Thank ya much! What did it run you for front and rear?
 
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Old Jul 24, 2012 | 03:56 PM
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I had a friend of mine install it in his shop. Parts and labor were about $2000. If you are unsure about installing gears have it done professionally. Preferably by someone you trust. By far this was the best thing I have ever done to my truck. I went through two transmissions with my larger tires before this. I can drive up hill with out od kicking out. Even when I had the 265's on there it didn't drive this good. When I 4x4 on the beach my truck is unstoppable. With the 3.55 gears I was at a constant 3k rpm or more and it always felt like I was going to get stuck. Now I am at 1600-2000 rpms when 4x4ing and that is only 1/4 throttle.
 
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