Can I change the gear ratio on my truck?
Luckily, some tuners, such as Sharkwerks, can alter the transmission’s gear ratios to improve acceleration and shifting frequency. There’s also the axle ratio to consider. As with the transmission, changing the axle ratio changes vehicle performance. A higher ratio means better acceleration, but worse efficiency.
Is a 4.10 gear ratio good for 35 inch tires?
4.10 will be just fine for 35’s and Especially if you get a 4:1 transfer case for off road adventures. I recently went from 3.21 to 4.10 with 35″ Terra Grapplers. It made a huge difference on my 2dr with manual transmission, It’s just about perfect around town.
Do bigger tires raise or lower gear ratio?
When changing gears for taller tires, you are heading to a numerically higher gear ratio. The higher the gear ratio, the smaller the pinion gear. You do not want go too low in an effort to increase power to the wheels and/or relieve stress in the rest of the drivetrain.
How do I find out what gear ratio My truck has?
The gear ratio is usually listed in the VIN code located on driver’s door, the glove box, or the ID plate on the dashboard. Count the times a rear wheel goes around for one driveshaft turn: if its 3 1/2 it’s a 3.50:1.
What gears should I run with 35s?
If it’s an automatic, you’ll ideally want 4.56 gears. 4.10 isn’t bad at all on the highway with 35s, but 4.56 is perfect. That’s about perfect.
Do I need to Regear for 35s Silverado?
Regear, yes, you do need to regear. This change in tire size will take the truck out of the optimum powerband. If you don’t you will get lower fuel economy, increased trans temps, and really poor performance. New wheels, you will need wheels with less back spacing to be able to turn lock to lock without rubbing.
Should I change gear ratios?
If your looking for more power or performance, you would switch to a lower ratio. It’s just backwards from the way we think, if you have a 4.10 ratio and need better fuel mileage you would switch to a 3.42 or 3.73 gear ratio. If you have a 3.42 rear end ratio and need more towing power you would switch to a 4.10 ratio.
What is the axle ratio on a Chevy Silverado GMT800?
This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado GMT800, GMT900, and K2XX (1999-Present). Axle ratio refers to how many times the driveshaft turns to make the wheels turn one revolution. If you think of it in extremes, a 2.00 axle ratio means that the driveshaft turns two times for every one revolution of the wheels.
How many teeth on the rear axle gears?
For a 3.73 ratio, there may be 41 teeth on the ring gear and 11 on the pinion for 3.72. The axle gears are a part of the differential, and are located behind the inspection cover on your axle. They run in gear lube, which is some nasty stuff.
What is the axle ratio of a pinion gear?
Axle Ratio. The axle ratio is derived from dividing the number of teeth on the ring gear by the number of teeth on the pinion gear. For a 3.73 ratio, there may be 41 teeth on the ring gear and 11 on the pinion for 3.72. The axle gears are a part of the differential, and are located behind the inspection cover on your axle.