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4.56 to high for 44's??

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4.56 to high for 44\'s??

Right now im sittn on 38.5's and have no probs but will it still be fine with 4.56 and 44's?? or better yet people with 44s what gears are you runnin???

350, sm465, NP205, 14 Bolt w/Detroit locker(465 ratio), Dana 60 465, 38.5 swampers
 
Re: 4.56 to high for 44\'s??

I'd say 5.13's would be better. With 4.56's you'd be turning a little over 2200 RPM at 65 MPH on 44's. Thats kinda low and those 44's would be heavy! Having a small block sure doesn't help...

Rene

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Re: 4.56 to high for 44\'s??

Lower would be cool, but 5.13 is as low as you can go with the 14 bolt FF.

Rene

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Re: 4.56 to high for 44\'s??

4.56's won't be a problem with the 44's, Paul Cooper out here runs that in his big Ford without any troubles. He's got a 460, and the truck doesn't see pavement any more. If you're worried, go dual T-case, it'll likely be cheaper than regearing both diff's.

--Rob
 
Re: 4.56 to high for 44\'s??

that is the best advice i have seen.
no way would i run less then 4.88-5.13 on 44s
i run 4.88 with my 39s as it was a dog with 4.10 pulling away from uphill stoplights
 
Re: 4.56 to high for 44\'s??

My dad use to have an old 75 Dodge 1/2 ton truck with 2.73s and 44s. It was slow but the tranny never went out. The top speed with you foot to the floor was 65mph. It had 1/2 ton axles, automatic transmision, and a stock 318. Never had any problems with it, but mostly did mud bogging.

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Re: 4.56 to high for 44\'s??

I ran 4:56's with my 44's for 2 years and had no problems with my stock 350, and then I went down to 38's and later changed to 4:88's which I love !!

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Re: 4.56 to high for 44\'s??

My friend has an '80 K20 Sub with a 350/SM 465, 4.56s, and 44s. It goes along just nicely.

Tim
'84 Chevy K10, lifted, loud, fast, and 3/4 ton axles
 
Re: 4.56 to high for 44\'s??

This was in another post by Tim...

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Since I'm planning on 37s, I was planning on 4.88 gears. Maybe that wouldn't even be enough.

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This was in this post...

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My friend has an '80 K20 Sub with a 350/SM 465, 4.56s, and 44s. It goes along just nicely.

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So which is it Tim?

Rene

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Re: 4.56 to high for 44\'s??

Come on Rusty cant we be friends here ;)

350, sm465, NP205, 14 Bolt w/Detroit locker(465 ratio), Dana 60 465, 38.5 swampers
 
Re: 4.56 to high for 44\'s??

Different tranny rusty--I've got a 700R4, he has an SM 465.

Like I've said at least a half a dozen times to you--I am not the moron you think I am.

I am now planning an SM 465 swap (tranny's in the garage) so I'm keeping my 4.10 gears and going with bigger tires because of the lack of overdrive.

Tim
'84 Chevy K10, lifted, loud, fast, and 3/4 ton axles
 
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