gear ratios

[josueh95]

Lower gear = more low end torque less top end and fuel mileage
higher gear = less torque lower cruising rpm

Gear sets can be offset by a taller tire changing the final drive ratio
I`ve always explained gears to people by comparing them to a 10 speed bicycle.

When you`re in first gear, The largest sprocket. It`s very easy to get going but you can only go so fast because you`re pedaling like crazy. Similar to lower gears like a 4:56. Just not as drastic like first gear on a bike.

If you try to start off in 10th gear, the smallest sprocket, it`s more difficult to get moving similar to higher gears like a 2:73, 3:08 etc.


this is some info from a question i had about gears also hope it helps some atleast

 

[jdpber]

^^ good explain for those that do t know.

I still want MPG figures from someone that has switched to 4:56

 

[The 'ER]

^^ good explain for those that do t know.

I still want MPG figures from someone that has switched to 4:56

X2 4.88 gears seems like a really big jump.

 

[More2LifeThanMPG]

At this point it looks like I'll be able to get that shortly. Got a quote from a guy at work for 4.88's front and rear with Yukon posi lock rear for just under $1000. I'm going to get a second quote to just compare, but so far I'm thinking new 315/75r16 and gears instead of new 20's and tires.


Sent while day dreaming...

 

[jdpber]

NBS or NNBS

Also 1k parts and labor or 1k labor? Bc if it's parts and labor fir front and rear that's not bad. Around hear your looking at 1,800-2,300 parts labor no center carrier.

 

[More2LifeThanMPG]

NBS or NNBS

Also 1k parts and labor or 1k labor? Bc if it's parts and labor fir front and rear that's not bad. Around hear your looking at 1,800-2,300 parts labor no center carrier.

NBS, and one of the mechanics at my job (I work for a heavy equipment dealer) does gear work on the side. So I figured it was a pretty good deal, just wanted to double check.


Sent while day dreaming...

 

[jdpber]

4.88 is kinda low. What tires you plan to run?
And is 1k for install only or all parts n labor?

 

[More2LifeThanMPG]

4.88 is kinda low. What tires you plan to run?
And is 1k for install only or all parts n labor?

It's $1030, out the door. And I currently have 35's and he recommended 4.56. I had said I thought about going to 37's and he said you should do 4.88 just incase you ever decided to go up.


Sent while day dreaming...

 

[jdpber]

Got ya bci was gonna say if youare35s 4.56 will be fine and 4.88 too low buried your doing 37 then I guess you are good

 

[Drippin Wett]

Have any of yall found an install kit (bearings,seals and what not) or have the part numbers to make this easy? I'm going to have to do mine in phases, rear first then front. I hate to do this and be without 4wd, but gotta do what the pocket will allow. I'll start phase one right after the first of the year. I will be and am running 35's , no plan on going bigger.