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Old 03-18-2014, 01:09 PM
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Just installed 4.5" lift with 32s ..thinking of re gearing need suggestions been told to go with 4.56 on automatic trans anyone on this set up? Need more power nd better gas mileage.
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Old 03-18-2014, 06:03 PM
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X2. General gearing is 4.10 for 31", 4.56 for 33" and 4.88 for 35" tires.
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X2. General gearing is 4.10 for 31", 4.56 for 33" and 4.88 for 35" tires.
Im running 32s I'm sure going to end up going up to atleast 33s so 4.56 should be ideal?..
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By all means 4.56's and consider lockers at the same time, labor is already done.
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By all means 4.56's and consider lockers at the same time, labor is already done.
This is the only thing that would justify the 800-1000 dollar labor charge to regear for 32s.
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Thanks for the feed back appreciate the info
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