33's...what gear ratio to go to?
03-04-2003, 09:01 PM
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can some one expalin to a newbie the difference between 5.29 and 4.88? which woul dbe the best route to go for my 4cyl with 33 in the near future, with some offorading and when it snows and 4wd is needed? what would be better for a small trailer tow?
03-05-2003, 04:10 AM
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4.88 gears means that the driveshaft will rotate 4.88 times for every one time the tires rotate
5.29 gears means that the driveshaft will rotate 5.29 times for every one time the tires rotate
5.29 gears means that the driveshaft will rotate 5.29 times for every one time the tires rotate
03-05-2003, 05:25 AM
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Originally posted by decepticon
ok what is happening when i switch to a lower gear? Is it making less effort for the motor to spin oversized tires? Does going to a lower gear affect top speed? also is it ok to use 4wd if i just change the rear diff to 4.88?
ok what is happening when i switch to a lower gear? Is it making less effort for the motor to spin oversized tires? Does going to a lower gear affect top speed? also is it ok to use 4wd if i just change the rear diff to 4.88?
03-05-2003, 05:27 AM
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Originally posted by decepticon
which woul dbe the best route to go for my 4cyl with 33 in the near future, with some offorading and when it snows and 4wd is needed? what would be better for a small trailer tow?
which woul dbe the best route to go for my 4cyl with 33 in the near future, with some offorading and when it snows and 4wd is needed? what would be better for a small trailer tow?
03-05-2003, 05:47 PM
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im thinking of 5.29 will that work well with 32 for now? Ill change to 33 later. has anyone heard of gears made by PG? how are they, also timken bearings? One more needed info, what dimater ring do in need?
03-05-2003, 06:00 PM
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If PG is referring to Precision Gears, then yes, they are very well respected gears. I believe Precision and Yukon are about the top two gear manufacturers. If I remember correctly, Timken bearings are also very good quality.
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