All about the gears
01-21-2014, 07:18 PM
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I'm gettin' ready to do new tires and wheels next month and have been scouring the forums for input. I'm in an 09 6sp with 3:73's and have been tossing up 33's vs 35's .. Obviously, 35's is the choice that i WANT, but I also don't want to destroy my rig or the fun of driving it. I'd be tuning it up with a programmer immediately as i've seen where that helps some. Any of you guys running that set up? I've seen it go both ways... Some people say it's horrendous, some say it's just fine.. Re-gearing at some point is almost always recommended from both points of view, of course... and i'd do that some day when money allows.. Just wanna make sure i'd be "ok" until then!!
01-22-2014, 04:26 AM
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Yeah, I think it's definitely a good idea to re-gear regardless! ... From what i've gathered though, the issue isn't AS bad on the manual.. But, i dunno!?!?!? ... I just don't wanna get the 35's and regret it... <--- Said no man ever, right? hehe
01-22-2014, 06:02 PM
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I have a 10 u with a auto and 35s. I went with 4.88 under recommendation of the shop. I tossed around the idea of 5.13s and 4.88s. The shop said for a dd that 4.88s would be better with oiling and the shock load going against rocks or ledges since its smaller.