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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by gdeen19
Thanks for all the help guys. Gears first then I will worry about a can down the road. Sucks I got to change to sets LOL
We're all here to help each other I know how you feel about doing two sets, I plan to swap out my 3.73's for some 4.10's eventually, but it doesn't hurt so bad since my front diff is injured already, and my G80 is inoperative, so actually the only "extra" expense from the repairs that I already need will be the rear gear set.

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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by rjwz28
/\ 315/75-16s are close to 35"(34.6) 285/75-16s are about 33"(32.8). Just FYI. I completely agree with Beatdown Z, and that's what I was trying to say too: the biggest key to restoring your truck's driveability is to rectify your massive gearing issue.
using the tape measure they are 33 1/4 to be exact (worn) and were a little over 34 1/2 brand new, but my other 315's were around 35"

kinda funny how the different brand/manufaturers vary in sizes. My 33x12.50 KM2's off my jeep were 34.5 new, my procomp 33x12.50's were 32.9 new

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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Beatdown Z
Just regear to 4.88/5.13's. It would be plain silly to do any other performance mods before you regear it, imo.
x10000, and I would pick 5.13s. And I have still yet to see any cam make more TQ down low then just a stock cam. I just re geared my truck from 3.42s to 4.56s only on 33's, and the difference is amazing. Don't fear the gear, mechanical advantage is the best. BTW front and rear, with install kits, was only 399 shipped from our sponsor rons machining service, then got them installed for 650.
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