Tire Size/Gearing

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My comments were made assuming this particular truck sees substantial off road use. Putting stock diff gearing back in there is a step in the wrong direction if he wants to maintain the same level of off road capability. Whether maintaining that present capability is worth the added risk of getting stranded somewhere due to the unavailability of parts is an individual decision. Also consider that the lower gearing will make life easier on the transmission on the more difficult trails, particularly with large rocks and ledges.

If the truck isn't going to find itself on any difficult trails, then I would absolutely agree with you on this.

Gotcha and understand. I guess I expect expo vehicles to be aimed towards overland and dweb/pirate more trail stuff - but that's often not the right assumption to make. Also, I'm on the road 2500 miles from home in my truck so my immediate thought is "how to I fix it when it breaks" when I see discussions like this.