Do some research and input you info here to compare hwy rpms. http://www.4lo.com/calc/gearratio.htm
Gear heads. need some help
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thunderstruck
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Since you mentioned towing, I'm temped to say go with at least 4.88 gears, that would put you at around 2300rpms at 70mph in overdrive. Plenty of power around there and it still wouldn't completely obliterate your gas mileage either.
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yes, probably a slight amount but would help in mpg gettin up to speed since the engine isn't working as hard to get up there.
Yea it's not a daily driver. and yes 4 speed auto. just going to be a weekend truck to enjoy doing whatever i please as long as i dont roll it.
So looks like more of you are leaning to at least 4.56 gears then. Would it affect the rpm's on highway any?
thunderstruck
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How fast do you usually travel on the highway?
buckshot85
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Thanks for the help you guys. i really appreciate it. I'll talk to my grandad tomorrow and we will start looking into some gears. 
buckshot85
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well with that truck never past 60-65 just when i tow with it it's usually around 6,000lbs
Matt, hands down the best place to get gears from is Rons Machining Services, he's on the web using the same name dot com.Thanks for the help you guys. i really appreciate it. I'll talk to my grandad tomorrow and we will start looking into some gears.
4.56 at minimum, preferably 4.88s if you don't do a TON of highway driving.
Correct and he is a sponsor over on PT.net.... and he might give members a deal.Matt, hands down the best place to get gears from is Rons Machining Services, he's on the web using the same name dot com.Thanks for the help you guys. i really appreciate it. I'll talk to my grandad tomorrow and we will start looking into some gears.
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