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tc · 05-12-2008, 11:29 AM

I had 4.56 and 31's and it was a pretty good combo, but first was kinda short - by the time you got moving it seemed you were tached out. 4.56 and 33's was OK, first had "legs", but 5th was a bit tall, had to downshift frequently. 4.88 and 33's is the best combo of the three - first is usable, and 5th will hold on mild rollers.

One thing I learned is, if in doubt, select the lower gears. The extra 200 RPM or so on the highway makes a big difference in gas mileage by not having to downshift all the time!

05-12-2008, 11:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 6,881	I had 4.56 and 31's and it was a pretty good combo, but first was kinda short - by the time you got moving it seemed you were tached out. 4.56 and 33's was OK, first had "legs", but 5th was a bit tall, had to downshift frequently. 4.88 and 33's is the best combo of the three - first is usable, and 5th will hold on mild rollers. One thing I learned is, if in doubt, select the lower gears. The extra 200 RPM or so on the highway makes a big difference in gas mileage by not having to downshift all the time! __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action