what gears should i run?

[GRABBER-GREEN MACHINES]

i need some tips on what gears i should put in ...i drive alot on the road but on weekends i love to bog ..i need that torque ..and i feel my 3.08s are to big for what i expect it to do...on take offs it seams to bog down a little until i get goin faster id say 5mph or so...i am runnin 35s as well so i figured ide need to change gearing to at least 3.73 to acount for them..motor is 355 in er now ....whats u peoples think?4.10?4.11,? ?bigger engine?

[redchevy11]

at least 4.10 or lower

depends where you drive most highway, city, 55 mph roads

all around I would say 4.10

[GRABBER-GREEN MACHINES]

ya i dont drive on highway at all and when i do i go 55 anyway...... well 40 on my speedo hahah 15 over on the tires than on speedo

[J.C.]

get 4.10s. if you decide to get bigger tires, then goto 4.56s or 4.88s

[GRABBER-GREEN MACHINES]

okk how much they gonna run me in...300 or ?soo?...................

[TopFist]

Closer to $500. Two sets of gears and two install kits. Plus however much you get charged for the install.

[GRABBER-GREEN MACHINES]

um k  thnks

[GRABBER-GREEN MACHINES]

can i pick me up some used ones for decent price or go just with new ens

[Eroq]

i would just go with new ones... for the price you may as well, plus never gotta worry about used gears...

[GRABBER-GREEN MACHINES]

ok  thanks bunch

[PathWayMan]

X2

i would just go with new ones... for the price you may as well, plus never gotta worry about used gears...

[betterbeaters]

go with 4.56s you will be very happy!

[jkeldsen]

I Would go with 4.56

[GRABBER-GREEN MACHINES]

4.10 vs. 4.56 what can i expect? in gain from 3.08

[jkeldsen]

If your tires measure 35 inches. 4.56 will put you back to about your stock rpm range and power

[GRABBER-GREEN MACHINES]

um k thats what i want i am thinkin bout puttin on some 38s here soon the 4.56 compatable with those also?or gear er down some more

[GRABBER-GREEN MACHINES]

allrighty 4.10s it is................ debate dunnn hahah

[ROCK]

id say 4.10s for 35s, 4.56s for 38s, 4.88/5.13 for 44+

[Orangecrush]

do you have 3/4 ton axles? you can always upgrade to bigger axles, they usually have lower gears anyway,410 being the norm. it may be cheaper in the long run to buy a set of used axles for as little as 300 bucks, front and rears.

[7387chevynut]

Exactly what OC said,


BUY A SET of heavy 3/4 ton axles..........300.00 is alot cheaper than buyin new ring gears, and having them installed.....................but you will need to buy 8 lug rims

Plus you'll have much stronger axles that will be able to handle the tires and horsepower your truck is running.

You'd want a 14 bolt full floater from a Pre 1980 chevy 3/4 ton.......and front 10 bolt or dana 44 axle from same year.............just make sure axle ratios match.