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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 07:36 PM
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Hey guys. I have a stock '95 3500 4x4 with an auto tranny with 235/75 tires and 4.11 gears. Only thing done to it is cold air and a 4" straight pipe to a 9" stack.

Right now on the highway I can only hit a top speed of about 70 mph before I start defueling and can't go any faster. I would like to be able to reach at least 85-90. I was thinking to get maybe some 3.73 gears and I bet 3k governor springs would help tremendously. I was wondering if I was on the right track and if there are any other ways? I would appreciate any thoughts!
 
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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find a guy with 3.54 axles and swap him. 70mph is about 1900rpms if i recall correctly in my truck.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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Yeah. How is it around town driving though? Does OD bog really bad going around 45?
 
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 09:01 PM
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yep evrytime. gotta push the little button when your in town.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 09:53 PM
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i will trade you 355s for your 410s
 
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 12:14 AM
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Oh I gotcha. What do you cruise 45 at?

Hey pukie, i already promised a buddy of mine my gears when I get some new ones :/
 
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 06:40 AM
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like 1100 in OD
 
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 09:34 AM
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Cool, thank you!
 
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 12:51 PM
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I had the same problem with my truck so I put a bigger tire 33" and did the 4k gsk now I have no problems going those speeds on the highway
 
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