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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 01:36 PM
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So I am somewhat confused. Gearing wise, what is a lower axle ratio, one with a higher number? I have 3.5s right now. Is that a fair towing ratio?
 
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 01:56 PM
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Yes the lower the gear the higher numerical number. Depending on tire size 3.55's are ok.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 02:17 PM
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For hauling hay like you do and you want more grunt get a different gear set.. 4.10s would be nice for the extra get up.. if you have slightly larger tires go with 4.56... 3.55 pretty much suck in every way
 
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 02:39 PM
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Notice I said 3.5 not 3.55. so when I upgrade the axles I'll probably put 4.10s in it. Right now it's got 265s on it.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 02:40 PM
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So if I change axle ratio do I need to change the VSS or something?
 
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 02:41 PM
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But it is 3.55....... Regardless, 3.55 is designed for general in town and highway driving and not towing or low end.....
 
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 02:47 PM
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So even if on the equipment sheet under the hood it says 3.5 it is 3.55? Just want to be sure.
 
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Look at build sheet. The 3.5 is close enough, but it is rounded off (down). Difference is negligible,
 
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Ok. I've still gotta get a build sheet LOL... I just didn't have the VIN handy at the time...
 
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Id got with 4.56's...
 
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