power loss on hwy?

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Jan 21, 2006 | 01:21 AM

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rogerdoger

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RE: power loss on hwy?

same prob, 5.2 5spd

5th gear kinda sucks, and if i am in 5th on the slightest up hilll, wow no power

Jan 21, 2006 | 01:26 AM

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Gary-L

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same prob, 5.2 5spd

5th gear kinda sucks, and if i am in 5th on the slightest up hilll, wow no power

5th gear is basically Overdrive. Gotta learn to downshift on inclines no matter what 4-speed or 5-speed you are driving.

Jan 21, 2006 | 08:08 AM

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Would going to 3.55 gears make much of a difference or would I be better off with a 3.92 rear end instead?

Jan 21, 2006 | 08:54 PM

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Socha_62

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RE: power loss on hwy?

3.92 would be best. Right now with 3.21's and 31" tires your quite a ways out of the power band.

Check on this chart http://www.4wheelparts.com/4wp/assets/!!!---CHARTS---!!!/chart_gear-ratio.htm

Jan 22, 2006 | 07:57 AM

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Thanks for all the info. Guess I really need to look into some new gears!

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