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Old 05-30-2008, 05:04 PM
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Bad for transmission
Is running 285/75 with 3.55 gears bad for your transmission? I know they say regear with bigger tires, but wasnt sure if 33s was big enough.

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Old 05-30-2008, 05:56 PM
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It will put more stress on the tranny.
You would be much better off with some 4.10s

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Old 05-30-2008, 06:08 PM
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Thats what I was thinking, guess its time to save a little cash and start looking for a good shop.
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Old 05-30-2008, 07:25 PM
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I don't see where you would have a reliability problem considering 3.08's were available from the factory with stock tires.
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ive been running 3 years with 3.55s on 33s. no problems but i would sure love a lower gear.
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