changing the gearing???
I am thinking of changing the ring and pinion gears in my truck to gain a little more top speed. any suggestions?? I don't know much about it. what is the stock ratio? want to put a locker in the rear end as well. any helpful information on the subject would be great.
thanks guys! ray |
What you gain on the top is what you will loose on the bottom. There is always a trade. You should be able to find your ratio on a sticker in the glove box.
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about how much would I lose on the bottom end?? if I changed from stock. just a geustimate?? im not to worried if its going to be just a little bit. but if its a substantial difference I wont bother. like I said I want a bit more top speed. not like im a heavy speeder. but yes I would like my truck to be able to go faster then 120kmph comfortably. and yes I realize its a diesel and there not high revving engines. but just asking for a bit more top speed shouldn't be a problem.
thank raw |
My truck has 4.10 gears and needs another gear on the highway. the 4 spd auto does not cut it for the highway.
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My truck, has 3:55. on the Hwy. it does great. 70mph no problem rpm around the 1800 area I believe.. BUT the trade off, is in town. it sucks, constantly changing gears.
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im ok with changing gears lots. any difference in power on the bottom end? was it really noticeable or not? what brand do you have?
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Originally Posted by Greenbeast
(Post 1049311)
My truck has 4.10 gears and needs another gear on the highway. the 4 spd auto does not cut it for the highway.
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The Auto has a higher top gear ratio than the 5 and 6 speed, FYI. Having a 5 or 6 speed would make the situation worse, if that is what your thoughts may be leading to.
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You have the same setup as me. All the 6 speeds have a 3:55 gear ratio. Driving my dads with a 4:10 ratio sucks!!!! Plus not only is changing gears going to change a power issue. Its also going to change fuel mileage also.
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so my truck being a 6 speed has 3:55 gearing? soo I want to be even a tiny bit faster then that. not a lot. just a bit. what is the next size down? or up? how ever it works.
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