brentbba
Explorer
Interesting - thought 55 with a trailer was a federal speed limit on interstate highways (freeways to those of us in CA).
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Interesting - thought 55 with a trailer was a federal speed limit on interstate highways (freeways to those of us in CA).
a.mus.ed
Explorer
With a 33" tire and 4.88's you'll be lower than stock gearing. 4.56's will be close-ish to stock. Depends on what you want. I'm thinking about the same things. I think I will probably first go to 35's, then 4.88's when I have the money. Or I'll go 255/85 and stay at stock 4.11's...maybe. I don't know, I can't decide.
Rallyroo
Expedition Leader
Perhaps I'll should lean more toward the 4.56 then.
adventureduo
Dave Druck [KI6LBB]
Dang, the boys over at Yotmasters are kickin' some hind tail today.. just got a report..
"Rear is done. Ready for the tires to go back on. Front diff is done, parts all clean and painted. Knuckle studs replaced with new Toyota ones. Wheel bearings and birfs are repacked. Marlin front axle seals are in, knuckle bearing races are in. Just need to pack the knuckle bearings, put the front diff in, and put the front end back together. Also need to do the belts and grease the driveshafts."
IF anyone needs anything done, talk to Eric over there and let them know i sent you.
"Rear is done. Ready for the tires to go back on. Front diff is done, parts all clean and painted. Knuckle studs replaced with new Toyota ones. Wheel bearings and birfs are repacked. Marlin front axle seals are in, knuckle bearing races are in. Just need to pack the knuckle bearings, put the front diff in, and put the front end back together. Also need to do the belts and grease the driveshafts."
IF anyone needs anything done, talk to Eric over there and let them know i sent you.
LexusAllTerrain
Expedition Leader
What gas milage are you getting right now pulling the trailer?
brentbba
Explorer
If you have to ask, you probably don't want to know! I used to tow a 4000lb trailer for our scout troop and usually got about 8-9mpg. The AT is not as heavy or big, but Dave's truck is heavier than mine!
adventureduo
Dave Druck [KI6LBB]
With the trailer.. Best i get is like 11. Average is probably 9. Without trailer.. 12-13 maybe 14 with a tailwind lol
Almost done...
Almost done...
rain76king
Adventurer
I looked at the pic before I read the post and thought someone snagged your rims and tires! Glad to have read otherwise..lol
adventureduo
Dave Druck [KI6LBB]
LOL!
It's a No Jeep sign.... hence the Toyota shop. I thought it was funny.
Yeah it totally looks nekked. Fun to drive too without some of the weight on it.
LexusAllTerrain
Expedition Leader
Well I am getting about 12.5 to 13.5 miles per gallon( with-out a trailer ), so I am wondering what Dave will be getting after he re-gears, specially after his average on his trip to the Overland Expo!
adventureduo
Dave Druck [KI6LBB]
I can't wait to see also! I'll be taking notes and driving the same speed i always do.
adventureduo
Dave Druck [KI6LBB]
Wow, the 5.29's feel perfect. Nice power off the line for towing and the RPM's are at like 2200 at 50 on the speedo.. which is really like 53mph (should be the opposite now that we are over-spinning). Anyhow, couldn't be happier.. totally glad i didn't go 4.88's. It's nice to cruise in overdrive and not have to strab the throttle to down shift for power.
We'll see how if feels on the way into Anaheim on the 91 from Corona tomorrow. Need to drive it all weekend to break in the gears and then do a diff fluid change probably wednesday to be ready for the Overland Expo.
By the way... the truck could still use a supercharger
We'll see how if feels on the way into Anaheim on the 91 from Corona tomorrow. Need to drive it all weekend to break in the gears and then do a diff fluid change probably wednesday to be ready for the Overland Expo.
By the way... the truck could still use a supercharger