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Old May 9, 2011 | 02:35 PM
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Hey I was just wondering what the best gearing options would be if I upgraded to 33" tires. Right now I'm running 3.73 gears with 31's. If I keep this ,but with 33's, what would be effected the most (off the line, up hills, etc.)? Thanks for the help!
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Old May 9, 2011 | 02:37 PM
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4.10 manual
4.56 auto
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Old May 9, 2011 | 02:38 PM
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If ever thinking about going to 35s 4.88 best for auto
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Old May 9, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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Or if you are going to be spending a lot of time using 4-low then the 4.88 will give you an even better crawl ratio.
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Old May 9, 2011 | 03:04 PM
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im also looking to upgrade to 33s once i get my 6.5" LA kit on, i was thinking about 4.56s what else will they benifit besides crawl ratio? also i do alot of rock crawling when it comes to wheeling so im notmally in 4low but its also my DD (highway driving included) with that being said which would work best for me.
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Old May 9, 2011 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by clayton3854
im also looking to upgrade to 33s once i get my 6.5" LA kit on, i was thinking about 4.56s what else will they benifit besides crawl ratio? also i do alot of rock crawling when it comes to wheeling so im notmally in 4low but its also my DD (highway driving included) with that being said which would work best for me.

4.10 manual
4.56 auto

it puts you closest to stock
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Old May 9, 2011 | 03:10 PM
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who would be best to buy gears from?
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Old May 9, 2011 | 03:12 PM
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I have a 2000 model with a auto, I have 4:10's with 33's. It works pretty good for me.

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Old May 9, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by tonka toy 72
who would be best to buy gears from?
now thats personal preference you can order from Rusty's Offroad or Yukon and i am sure there are tons of others
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Old May 9, 2011 | 03:24 PM
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is your truck a 4 banger or a 6?
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