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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 04:59 AM
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i have a 2004 ram 1500 quad 6 inch lift and i looking to change my gears any body have a suggestion i have 32+ tires so i wanna change my stock gears and whats the best place to buy them my truck is 2wd
 
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 11:01 AM
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I bought mygears and rear carrier here.http://www.airram.com/parts.php?quer...p;x=35&y=3
I thinkyou have toseriously consider the 4.56.
Dan
 
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 11:02 AM
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if you run a 35" or bigger tire go with 4.56 gears
 
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 11:27 AM
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If you are gonna stay around 32" tires then 4.10's would be a great gear for acceleration & gas mileage.
If you are going to go bigger, as your 6" lift would allow, then step right up to 4.56's.
Just make sure that whoever you have install it is VERY proficient at it...
 
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 11:34 AM
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yea do you do any towing or anything... is a majority of your driving on the highway or city? thats another thing to consider...
 
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