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Questions with Gearing?

Alto

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Home-Lake Mills, Wisconsin / Live-Saudi Arabia
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1995 4DR XLT 4X4
How does this all sound?

Does this set up sound OK?

Hope to have my 3" Body Lift soon. When I do I would like to install 33" Tires.

Presently I have done the Torsion Twist, with OME Springs. I have a set of Warrior Shackles from a miss sent order. Would it be worth me installing these? Or just leave then sitting around?

I'll be Running 33"X12.5" tires on Stock Tear Drop Rims 15"X7".

Presently I have the D4 Rear Axle witch is 3:73 Gears. Will it be OK to Run with the 33's.

Maybe in awhile but I'm also thinking of getting the PowerTrax No-Slip Traction Locker. I Run alot in the Sand here would it be worth it?

How does this all sound together? Anyone see any Problems with set up?
 






Yes...Yes...and uh...Yes.

I would install the shackles, you will notice a power loss with having 3.73's...but it won't be too bad. I have the 3.73ls and am running 32's and it's not that bad. You may want to consider gearing up in the future though.
 






Still interested in your Ideas!

Thanks SSIKORA
 






4.10 gears are probably ideal for 33's, but you should be fine (at least for a while) with your 3.73 gears. You will notice the power loss and stress your rearend and tranny more though. Your RPMs might get a little too low on the highway in overdrive, also. Oh, and don't forget to calibrate your speedo!
 






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