Re: axle ratio

From: jon@dakota-truck.net
Date: Sun Oct 28 2001 - 17:11:37 EST


Chris Dicamillo <chris-dicamillo@home.com> wrote:
[...]
: I think driveability kinda suffers with the 3.92. First gear is really low
: and the truck just doesn't drive as smooth as a truck with 3.55 gears when
: driven "normally". The 3.92 kicks butt when roaring around town, but when
: I want to putt, it sucks. I'm looking forward to wearing out the 31"
: Goodyears and throwing on a set of 32" Kelly Safari MSRs so it'll lower the
: ratio a bit and have a little more bite.
 
  A buddy of mine has a 2000 QC 4x4 with the 3.92 ratio and the 4.7. He
routinely starts out in 2nd. Might be something to try, anyway, if you
haven't already.

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-Jon-

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