The Stupid Lift Questions Thread

[Vortec Lover]

If I get a six inch lift kit input 35's on and I have a 14 bolt with 372 gears do I really have to regear the rear axle and if so do I also have to regear the front and what would be recommended for a lot of highway driving and off roading

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3.42 = seen it done, not recommended at all
3.73 = the minimum
4.10 = more highway
4.56 = more offroad/towing

Check your glove box for the code or count the teeth on your diff. If you decide to change gear size you have to do both at the same time, otherwise bad stuff starts to happen.

 

[95C1500]

And front/rear should ALWAYS be geared the same!

 

[kamokevin]

If I get a six inch lift kit input 35's on and I have a 14 bolt with 372 gears do I really have to regear the rear axle and if so do I also have to regear the front and what would be recommended for a lot of highway driving and off roading

Sent from fiberglass covered Galaxy S3

You must gear both front and rear the same or you can take out the front axle until both get matched. This chart should give a little more info:

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[Dszx13]

That chart is perfect so I can decide what I want. Thanks for posting it

 

[kamokevin]

That chart is perfect so I can decide what I want. Thanks for posting it

 

[1997chevydriver]

You must gear both front and rear the same or you can take out the front axle until both get matched. This chart should give a little more info:

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According to that chart 3.42s are $hit gears for a truck with 265/75/16s. And I believe every minute of it! I wish i had 3.73s in mine!

 

[Vortec Lover]

That chart is very reliable, but keep in mind it is not the Bible. Certain "35" inch tires run larger, some smaller, some weigh 90+ lbs, some weigh -65 lbs. It does get you in the ball park though

 

[kamokevin]

According to that chart 3.42s are $hit gears for a truck with 265/75/16s. And I believe every minute of it! I wish i had 3.73s in mine!

I have 3.73's with my 245/75's

 

[1997chevydriver]

I have 3.73's with my 245/75's

You suck donkey D!?#

 

[Vortec Lover]

I have 3.73's with my 245/75's

I DID run that for about a year