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footman:
So I'm looking to upgrade to 35's (BFG KM2 or Goodyear MTR) Feel free to post your opion about those but thats not my question. Currenty I'm running 33's with 3.73 gears. I know the correct way to upgrade tires is to regear but that gets into lots of money (buying the gears and stronger shafts, having someone do the work, plus I'll want to do lockers at that time). Have any of you guys wheeled 35's with 3.73 gears? If so, how was it crawling rocks? Also, how bad was it on the highway? I have a 15 min commute to work, will I end up hating to drive my rig or will it be ok?
WillC:
BF Goodrich Krawlers with the sticky competition rubber.
calvynandhobbs:
Steve, you're running the exact same combo as me right now so you already know that you sometimes have to downshift going up hills out on the highway. Imagine having to downshift at least twice as often and having to run to higher RPMs before shifting just to get on the highway. If I remember correctly your tires are in really good shape so my advice to you would be to go ahead and lock an axle or two for less money than what a new set of tires would cost. You can go lunchbox in the front without any issues and I don't think they are gearing specific so when you do decide to regear you can just put it right back in. With your tummy tuck and 33s you are only missing lockers to be able to go anywhere you want to. Wait for 35s until your current tires need replacing and get traction right away with a locker.
Mr Rock:
--- Quote from: calvynandhobbs on December 16, 2009, 10:41:58 PM ---With your tummy tuck and 33s you are only missing lockers to be able to go anywhere you want to. Wait for 35s until your current tires need replacing and get traction right away with a locker.
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gearhead1985B:
get a lunch box or a selectable locker for the front since you are above the carrier break you will not have to get a new one when you regear for the 35's
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