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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 04:43 PM
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Well right now I am getting bored with the size of my lift and Im starting to want a 4.5"-6.5" long arm kit with either 33s or 35s. the lift isn't the issue its just I want a gear ratio that is good enough for 33s and will still be good with 35s just in case i want to go bigger next time. I have the Chrysler 8.25 with 3.55s right now FYI. Can anyone help me out?
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by jeepxj412
Well right now I am getting bored with the size of my lift and Im starting to want a 4.5"-6.5" long arm kit with either 33s or 35s. the lift isn't the issue its just I want a gear ratio that is good enough for 33s and will still be good with 35s just in case i want to go bigger next time. I have the Chrysler 8.25 with 3.55s right now FYI. Can anyone help me out?
4.56 with the 33's or 4.88's with the 35's if you have an auto
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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Will 4.88s work with 33s, just because I may later on want to go bigger to 35s. And I know your probably thinking "why wouldn't he just go to the bigger size". well I know 33s look good on a 4.5" lift but will they look good on a 6.5" in the case where once again I may want to go bigger. And if the 4.88s will work what would be different(as in speedo being off, gas milage, RPMS, ect)
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Originally Posted by jeepxj412
Will 4.88s work with 33s, just because I may later on want to go bigger to 35s. And I know your probably thinking "why wouldn't he just go to the bigger size". well I know 33s look good on a 4.5" lift but will they look good on a 6.5" in the case where once again I may want to go bigger. And if the 4.88s will work what would be different(as in speedo being off, gas milage, RPMS, ect)
if you are thinking of going to 35's you might as well do it and install the 4.88's. your speedo will be off but thats easy to fix with a new speedo gear. rpms will be really close to stock with the 35's and 4.88 along with the gas mileage.
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