Question for the Gear Guru's!

[OrangeCrushK10]

Question for the Gear Guru\'s!

What gears do you guys think I should run?

I've got 1 ton front and rear, np205 and sm465. I'm going to be running a 500lb torque motor that won't rev beyond 4,000 rpm. I'm looking at probably around 40" of tire (give or take a little).

I have no need to go faster than 75 mph. If I want to go fast I get my BMW.

SO! What should I look at getting? I don't know a whole lot about gearing so some help would be great! /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

THANKS!

 

[m j]

Re: Question for the Gear Guru\'s!

4.88 will get you about 60mph in the 2500rpm range
there are a few gear ratio calculators online if you try a google search

 

[Derf00]

Re: Question for the Gear Guru\'s!

Here is the best gear calculator on line:

Florida 4x4

 

[johnc]

Re: Question for the Gear Guru\'s!

http://www.florida4x4.com/tech/gearcalc.php
4.56 puts you at about 2500 @ 65mph with 39's
I wouldnt go any lower then that if you are going to drive it on the freeway !!! /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

 

[OrangeCrushK10]

Re: Question for the Gear Guru\'s!

Thanks Guys! I think I'm going to go for 4.88's

CK5 is the best! /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

 

[johnc]

Re: Question for the Gear Guru\'s!

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