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3.73 or go up to 4.10 2 wd

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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 09:34 AM
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Debating on swapping gears to 4.10, only detracter is already peel like crazy through 1st but Im guessing acceleration will be much quicker. What do you guys think ?
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 03:14 PM
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Bump anyone ?
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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Subscribed for results. It's hard striking a balance between traction and acceleration in these trucks.
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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If you spin bad, a lower gear isn't going to help that.

I say keep the 3.73s. I'd get a limited slip unit and try some traction bars.
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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Keep the 3.73 as you're 2wd
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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I was wondering the same thing, I was thinking I would go to 4.10 in the future.

why stay with 3.73 with 2wd? loss of traction?
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 09:36 PM
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4.10s I love mine and they aren't bad on the freeway about 70-75 and I have a 29.4 in tire
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 11:16 AM
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I hear with these heavy 20's and 32 inch tires the 410's would respond better. Plus I'm sure acceleration is gonna be better. But traction, that's the question. With 3.73 I blip it and it spins. I've heard people even gain mpg 1-2 with 4.10
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 11:42 AM
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With tires that tall 4.10s all day and run a little bit lower tire pressure
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