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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 12:48 AM
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4.88 or 5.13 regearing

2004 V6
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Going to be going to 37's

Which ration would be better for almost all highway driving?
 
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 10:36 AM
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For almost all highway? I would say go with the 4.88.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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you have to get 4.88's if youRe 4x4 because 5.13's won't fit in the front axle. But 4.88's should be fine.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by jsm11
2004 V6
5speed
Going to be going to 37's

Which ration would be better for almost all highway driving?
5.13's would be best but thats not an option if you are a 4x4

but since your manual then you can get away with 4.88's

The v6 is gonna hate it FYI mine hates 40's and its geared to 5.38
 
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