STRICKLAND, Tate wrote:
>
> If you don't race, leave your rear end alone. 3.55 is a perfect ratio
> for these trucks. As for what "brand" a 4:10 is...... 4:10 is a ratio
> - a size. Like asking what brand a ½" hose is. ½" isn't a brand -
> it's a size. You've got a good rearend (that sounded funny -
> HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!) - leave it be. Remember that you can do ANYTHING
> yourself - but a ring and pinion setup is somewhat involved and there
> are specs to check, clearances to assure, ect. I personally would
> have a shop do it if it was me. BTW - the term "speed" is inaccurate
> - it's acceleration. Think of gears as a torque multiplier. If there
> was no speed limiter, my rearend, a 3.21, would be the best for
> "speed". The 3.92 would be the best for "accelleration". A 10 spd
> bike is an excellent example of gear ratio operation and theory. 1st
> gear is a lower (higher numerically) gear - 10th is a higher (lower
> numerically) gear.
>
> Tate
Tate,
Agree with you 100%. If you ain't into drag racing at the track real
heavy you don't want a 4.10. 3.55 is great for the street. a 3.92 if
you tow alot.
Bob
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