Trying to figure out if I put 40 inch tires on my truck with i need to change the gearing?? I have 3.92 gear ratio in there now.. I know i can do a 38X13.50 with no problem but I think i might want to go a little bigger.. Any ideas??
Do yourself a favor and get the lockers at the same time as the gears. The labor is what kills you when having your axles worked on so save yourself some money in the long run and get it all installed at the same time.
Do yourself a favor and get the lockers at the same time as the gears. The labor is what kills you when having your axles worked on so save yourself some money in the long run and get it all installed at the same time.
Yeah I was thinking of getting the lockers at the same time any suggestions on a locker to go with?? There are so many out there its hard to decide which one to get.. As far as labor goes I work at a dodge dealer so atleast i got the hook up here with service my buddy usually helps me out with the work..
With 40 inch tire, I'd probably run 4:88s or 5:13s.
I'm sorry to tell you this, but I don't believe your front IFS will take the pounding from such a heavy tire, especially off road. I'v seen two such rams litterally blow thier front diffs to bits with just a 36 inch while off roading, and they were both unlocked. You'll be twisting front CV axles up like pretzels. Both trucks have since converted to solid front axles.
On a street only truck, they might survive.
I would do some research in forums where guys do a LOT of off roading and regularly run BIG tires. I could name them but don't want to get in trouble.
With 40 inch tire, I'd probably run 4:88s or 5:13s.
I'm sorry to tell you this, but I don't believe your front IFS will take the pounding from such a heavy tire, especially off road. I'v seen two such rams litterally blow thier front diffs to bits with just a 36 inch while off roading, and they were both unlocked. You'll be twisting front CV axles up like pretzels. Both trucks have since converted to solid front axles.
On a street only truck, they might survive.
I would do some research in forums where guys do a LOT of off roading and regularly run BIG tires. I could name them but don't want to get in trouble.
couldn't agree more, i don't think the rear will hold up either. what type of locker do you want? i don't know what they offer for the 1500 but you can go arb air, ox cable, electric or maybe something like a detroit. you can do a spool, weld the gears or a cheaper lunch box style. i suggest selectable for the front though.
i have 38's on my truck with 4.56's and its pretty good power wise even with my little 4.7. i also put a lock right in the rear we'll see how it holds up