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Old May 14, 2006 | 07:28 PM
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im about to get a 5.5 or a 6" lift (havent decided) with 35" tires. i know im about to lose some of my performance. i was wondering if 4.56 gears would give my truck a "snap your neck back" take off and or restore my trucks performance?
 
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Old May 14, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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It will help you restore what you will loose by going to the bigger tires.
 
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Old May 18, 2006 | 04:09 AM
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if you stay with stock tires the 4.56's wud giv u that neck snappin acceleration.... with the bigger tires, at least it will feel stock and not be luggin...
 
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Old May 18, 2006 | 04:21 AM
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how bad do 4.56 gears hurt towing and gas milage? also 4.10s (which i think is what i want anyway). any feedback would be much appreciated. thanks
 
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Old May 19, 2006 | 06:26 AM
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go 4.56 you wont be disappointed.at stock tire height your gas mileage would improve in town and lower slightly over 70 mph. with a lift and tires you will only recoup some of the mileage you would lose.
 
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Old May 19, 2006 | 06:37 AM
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but like he said, it kills towing, yes? i have 4.56 in my f-body, so that i can still tow around 4k or so would the 4.10s be okay?
 
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