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Old 07-18-2014, 12:32 PM
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Default 5.13 Gears and 33s

I know it's not very sensible, or economical, but I was just curious what would happen if I put 5.13s in my 3.0L B3000... or if anyone's ever done it...

My truck came stock with 4.10s, and an 8.8 inch rear end. I now have 33 inch General Grabbers. I don't know if you've ever picked up a General Grabber, but they are very heavy... very! On top of that my 3.0L has no power. Right now, with 4.10s, the lack of torque is killing me. I can literally floor it from a stoplight and have a granny in a Prius under normal acceleration leave me in the dust. So, bottom line... I need to regear. At first, I wanted to get 4.56 gears, but after more research, I've decided I want more. So I'm at least getting 4.88s, and yes I know that's low.

So here's my question: What would happen if I put 5.13s in with 33x12.50x15 Generals and a weak 3.0L?

I know that my gas mileage would drop. I also know that I would be pushing high RPMs on the freeway. I don't care about fuel economy, and I can stay off the freeway if needed. I rarely get over 60 MPH. Usually just cruising around town at 30-40 MPH. I just want power.

Would it be completely outrageous for me to get 5.13s?
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Old 07-18-2014, 12:34 PM
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I'd go with 4.88s and see how you like them, 5.13s are like drag gears lol


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Old 07-18-2014, 01:01 PM
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To me it sounds like somthing is wrong with the truck, even though I have a 4.0 I have 33" 12.5 with 3.55 gears and I have little to no problem taking off, I can almost beat my friends ranger with 2.35 gears and 225/65 tires and he's a 4.0 also.
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Old 07-18-2014, 01:13 PM
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I ran my 4.0L with 4.10's and 33's for a while and was alright. Now have 4.88's and 35's and is slightly over geared but does highway awesome and has plenty of power. Now I know I am comparing my 4.0 to your 3.0, but I think 5.13's is a bit overkill. Just my opinion...
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Old 07-18-2014, 01:24 PM
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I'd go 4.88's, but if you want that extra power and don't mind the drawbacks then I don't see why not.
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Old 07-18-2014, 09:12 PM
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Bump! Need more opinions! lol
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I think 4.88s are good for what you need, 5.13 you'll be at redline on the freeway lol


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I think 4.88s are good for what you need, 5.13 you'll be at redline on the freeway lol Sent from my windows phone cuz windows>ios
Yeah, that's what I was thinking. lol While I'm at it I may as well just throw on some 7.17s. lmao
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Old 07-18-2014, 09:59 PM
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You'll be able to drag with 33s!! Lol


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Old 07-18-2014, 10:06 PM
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You'll be able to drag with 33s!! Lol Sent from my windows phone cuz windows>ios
5th gear and 7,000 rpm in the mall parking lot. Lmao!
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Old 07-18-2014, 11:11 PM
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To me it sounds like somthing is wrong with the truck, even though I have a 4.0 I have 33" 12.5 with 3.55 gears and I have little to no problem taking off, I can almost beat my friends ranger with 2.35 gears and 225/65 tires and he's a 4.0 also.
Holy hell why does your buddy have 2.35s? That's like landboat gearing.
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There's granny gears, than there's super granny gears lol


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Old 07-19-2014, 12:49 PM
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Holy hell why does your buddy have 2.35s? That's like landboat gearing.
Idk how the hell I messed that up lol he has 3.73's
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Old 07-21-2014, 08:20 PM
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Lmao
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Old 07-21-2014, 08:52 PM
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Idk how the hell I messed that up lol he has 3.73's
Oh okay that makes more sense. I was about to say, those are gears from a 70s continental or something, haha.
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