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PROJECT: 1tonfun

03-31-2006, 12:38 AM

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BWJensen

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PROJECT: 1tonfun

OK, after a few days of research I think I have brain damage, no wait, MORE brain damage.

I'm having trouble with this axle ratio gearing. All the info. and conversion charts I have found all give me the same answer. To run 37" tires the axle should be geared at 4.88. What am I missing?
Check this out:
Sample truck: http://www.turbodieselregister.com/...ad.php?t=150364. Observe the specs in the signature. Convert the tire size, feed it into the MPH to RPM calculator, don't forget to multiply the gear ratio by .69 (this is the OD ratio of a 518, someone correct this if I'm wrong) and tell me if this is acceptable.
Calculators: http://thedieselgarage.com/projects...lc/tirecalc.htm
I have to go get a beer and mumble to myself for awhile.

as always , thanks
MADDOG

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