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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by GrooveCityZ71
thats great news.. I'll go with 6in suspension 3in body.. 38x15.50 20 tires and probably go with either the 4.56 or 4.88 gears.. I want something low so it will get up and go but I don't want to be turning too high on the highway either..


anyone post me in the right direction to get the best deal on a lift???
I wouldnt go any higher(numerically lower) than 4.88s. Mines noticeably slower with 4.88s and 35s than it was with 3.42s and 32s. So with 38s I would run 4.88s at minimum. 5.13s or 5.38s would be better.

With 4.88s you would be turning ~1960 rpm at 65. Thats nothing.

When mines back together with an 80e it will be running ~2300 at 65.

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If u don't want a lot of noise stay away from the nitto. They are loud.
and heavy.
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 10:34 PM
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Very true. They are heavy as hell. If u wana spend the money toyo is Ur best bet. A lot of guys in my area run them and can't say enough good things about em.
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 08:55 AM
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if I stepped up to 5.13's what would I be turning at 65? I just don't want it to be screaming going down the road buring extra fuel if I don't need it. But on the other hand when I get on the gas I want it to GO, so if going another step lower will be a big advantage and not many more rpms at cruise I'm all for it..


I really dont want the nittos because everyone around me has them, I like the swampers the best but can't seem to find them anywhere for a good package price.. I found 20" wheels with nitto mud grappler 38's for $2787 mounted and shipped.. not a lot more for the toyo's from the same place but they dont sell swampers so maybe I'll just go toyo if I can't find swampers for the right price.. anyone have any leads on where to get a good deal on swampers and wheels???
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 05:03 PM
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What's Ur gear at now?
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by groovecityz71
if i stepped up to 5.13's what would i be turning at 65?
~2060
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