> I test-drove a '97 Dak V8/5-spd yesterday and first gear was so "low" that
> it would be impractical to start out in first unless you're on a hill,
> really loaded, or pulling a load. I don't know what rear it had, but I
> will order a 3.90 rear in my '98. With your 3.55 rear, do you ordinarily
> start out in first? Or is your first gear real low, too?
I don't understand. If first gear is too low for you, why are you talking
about ordering the 3.92 rear gears?
My 5-spd has 3.55 rear gears. First gear works just fine. It's not too low
for me.
Maybe you need to check the rear gear on the truck that you test-drove.
=Scott Vieth
'68 Camaro RS, 327/PG
'97 Dakota Sport 4x4 Club Cab, Magnum V8/5-spd, Gibson cat-back, FIPK-clone
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