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Truck Board: Do I Need New Gears?
Posted on 12/16/17 at 1:02 pm
Posted on 12/16/17 at 1:02 pm
Bought a new truck. Sierra 5.3L 8 speed auto. I haul a camper for work so I went with the max trailering package that up’d my gears from 3.23 to 3.42. I’m wanting to install either a leveling kit or 4” suspension with 33’s/35’s. Not wanting to crawl rocks, just something to give it a more aggressive look and make it easier on the hunting trails. My question is with the larger tires and me pulling a camper some for work would I benefit from new gears? Just trying to not over work my engine and transmission. Can the 3.42’s handle it?
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Posted on 12/16/17 at 1:04 pm to GAFF
Bruh.
Posted on 12/16/17 at 1:04 pm to GAFF
Can't help you, Cheston. Sorry.
Posted on 12/16/17 at 1:04 pm to GAFF
How much does the camper weigh loaded with your stuff?
Posted on 12/16/17 at 1:06 pm to weadjust
Around 6500. I never haul it with water.
Posted on 12/16/17 at 1:06 pm to GAFF
You'll get the answers that you seek on the outdoor board baw.
Posted on 12/16/17 at 1:06 pm to GAFF
Yes. Without any research on your specific truck, I'd say something around 4.10.
Don't go up just one gear (say 3.73) not worth the money.
Don't go up just one gear (say 3.73) not worth the money.
This post was edited on 12/16/17 at 1:08 pm
Posted on 12/16/17 at 1:07 pm to jdeval1
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You'll get the answers that you seek on the outdoor board baw.
I’ll move it there
Posted on 12/16/17 at 1:11 pm to GAFF
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I’m wanting to install either a leveling kit or 4” suspension with 33’s/35’s.
Too old to comprehend this huge waste of money.
Posted on 12/16/17 at 1:11 pm to GAFF
I would say one gear up would be minimum, you already covered the trailer towing with the regear, now since your getting taller tires you definitely need at least one gear. If you go with 35s, I would go up two like beam said.
Posted on 12/16/17 at 1:22 pm to MadtownTiger
He should be able to tow that camper stock....
Posted on 12/16/17 at 1:27 pm to X123F45
Sure. He "can", but his transmission is going to hate him. Especially with 35s
Posted on 12/16/17 at 1:27 pm to jimbeam
3.50
Posted on 12/16/17 at 1:28 pm to GAFF
Throw on a set of BFGs. Don’t lift or change gears. BFGs will look good plus going from a 32” to a 35” will have a minimal clearance impact anyway.
Posted on 12/16/17 at 1:41 pm to GAFF
Yes. You don't need 4.10s
Posted on 12/16/17 at 1:46 pm to GAFF
Good question. The formula for your answer is:
penis length x wheel size / penis girth + inches above factory lift.
penis length x wheel size / penis girth + inches above factory lift.
Posted on 12/16/17 at 1:47 pm to Napoleon
Would a tuner benefit me more than changing gears?
Posted on 12/16/17 at 1:47 pm to GAFF
I have Chevy with that package.
I can tow a camper at 7200 plus just fine. Never had an issue.
I can tow a camper at 7200 plus just fine. Never had an issue.
Posted on 12/16/17 at 1:47 pm to GAFF
Towing package only came with 3.42?
Mine came with 3.73 from the factory
Mine came with 3.73 from the factory
Posted on 12/16/17 at 1:55 pm to CajunSoldier225
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I have Chevy with that package. I can tow a camper at 7200 plus just fine. Never had an issue.
What size tires are you running?
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