Gear Ratio? Need Opinions

[Hossbaby50]

Here is the situation. I am going to reaxle and regear this summer. I am leaning toward 4.10's. I have 32's now, but plan on 35's (in a couple years). I drive my truck on the street alot, so gas mileage is a factor, but I do have a 700R-4 which helps. I have been toying with putting in 4.56's but that is a little to low for me I think. Does anyone make the 4.29's for a 14bff and a 10bolt? I can't find anyone who does. If anyone has 4.10's and 4.56's with 33-35" tires I'd like to know how you like them and if you would do anything different if you had it to do again. Thanks

Harley

My Chevy isn't broken, its just out of gas.<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by Hossbaby50 on 02/08/02 06:45 PM.</FONT></P>

 

[k20]

Re: Gear?

i got a th400, 4.10's, 33's(measure 31.9), 10 bolt front and 14SF rear. without an OD the 4.10 will turn some RPM's on the highway, but in street drivin it gives fair go, with the 350TBI. if i had an OD id probly go with 4.56's with the 35's, but since i got no od, ill probably stick with my 4.10's.

 

[Hossbaby50]

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My Chevy isn't broken, its just out of gas.

 

[RESTORE89]

i agree with K20
i have a 700 with 4.10 and 33 MT's and i have plenty of low end torque, and still get 16+ mpg
at 75mph, and if i was going to 35's i would say for sure use 4.56's
i think you would regret having 35's and 4.10 if you are going to regear anyway

It needs a bigger motor.
what's in it now?
doen't matter it NEEDS A BIGGER MOTOR
89 350tbi/700r4h/np208/4.11's

 

[DesertDueler]

Hey Hoss, I run 4.56s with my 35" MTRs. I can cruise down the freeway no problem at 80-85 mph and still get 15 mpg. And I am still have a carb 350, 700r4, 208, 4.56s

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[jekbrown]

get 4.56s. That way, when you realize the error of your ways (picking 35s) and want 37s, you'll still be ok gear-wise.

J


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