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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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gears?

are gears necessary after getting a 6 inch lift on your truck? and what kind? also how hard are they to put on?
 
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 12:07 AM
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not needed but they will help, assuming your putting 35's on it a 4:10 or a 4:30 gear would probly due
 
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 03:01 AM
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needed?

not at all



will they make you 150% happier?
yes...4.56 if you run 35" tires
 
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 03:06 AM
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I have 35s and am having 4.88s put in within the next couple weeks, I'll let you know how it is once its done.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 10:00 AM
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4:88 Seems tall for 35,s But for towing and accerleration its better but your highway will suffer...
 
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 10:16 AM
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so what exactly do they do? and whats the average cost to get them put on?
 
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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A 4.10 would get you stock power with 35's and 4.56 would get you a little more in the way of performance.
 
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