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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 03:15 PM
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im thinking of geting new gears should I keep the same ones if I want to get a stall (for top end) do 373's really reduce top end alot suggestions please
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 03:18 PM
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I'd say get some 4.10 to get that heavy tank going off the line.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 03:22 PM
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Damn that would be some crazy $hit
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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get some 4.10s.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 07:55 PM
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go with 4.10's!! I just went from 3.42 to 4.10 on my ECSB and I would never go back!!! I dont care what people say, but I feel my truck alot stronger on both low end and high end!!
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 08:00 PM
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i say 4.10's, so will everyone else like they are now, lol...
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 06:00 AM
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How many people have 4.10's? What RPM's do you run at 70mph on highway?
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 06:24 AM
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for me....70mph = 2500rpm...or close to it.
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 09:35 AM
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at 70 im usually 2300-2400 rpm..go for the 4.10 you'll like the way it comes outa the hole
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 09:54 AM
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damn so straight to 4.10's anyone like 373's
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