4:1 questions and gears

[Mnkyboy]

Ive got 4.88s, 33"s, and a 4spd. It cruises the freeway just fine.

If you compare stock tires and 3.07s to 37s and 4.88s you will see its not much of an upgrade over stock.
Would be about like putting 3.55s in a stock truck.

 

[CoryMJ89]

I know 4.56 and 35 is like stock ratio on my tire chart and 4.88 is equivalent to 36 so it wouldn't be much off stock with only an inch difference
I think I'll just stay with the stock case for now and get duals later

 

[Goatman]

I just bought a 4speed atlas for really close to your figure and saved money on drive lines. so for me it was a win win. The couple things that are to me a negative about the 241 still has a chain. No two low(unless you go aftermarket Add 250$) and no front digs. And your only 4.1.

Nothing wrong with a chain, never seen one break. There can be a small amount of slop that's possible to feel if you have a stick and low gears and are sensitive. Front digs are for D60's, not much point with a D30 or with a D44 and 37's. A 4 to 1 is great for an auto, you might want lower gears with a stick and bigger tires. The 2low is a big thing, lot's of times that 2low is handy to have.

The price on a 241 has gone way up, and the price of a 2 speed Atlas is pretty reasonable. Worth checking out.


Richard G

 

[Mnkyboy]

I gave you the link to grimmjeepers calculator. You can play with different combonations with it.

Also keep in mind that on paper you are not compensating for a lifted rig with more drag or the weight and resistance of the larger tire. So what you get in real life usually differs from a chart or calculator.

 

[CoryMJ89]

where the link at

 

[Mnkyboy]

http://www.grimmjeeper.com/gears.html

I posted it on your gear thread on comanche club

 

[CoryMJ89]

Oh okay