Suspension Lift & 31's - How will performance change?

One Sick Puppy · Feb 16, 2009

I keep reading comments about regearing and such after doing a suspension lift.

I'm thinking of bumping up my suspension, from stock, 3-4 inches and getting some 31's. I assume regearing may not be absolutely necessary, though maybe still recommended? Will there be much noticeable difference?

GreatWhite · Feb 17, 2009

If its the same exact gearing as mine you should be fine I have 33" A/T's on my truck and the engine doesnt struggle the least bit :icon_thumby:

fordboi415 · Feb 17, 2009

greatwhite your crazy, there will definatly be a noticable difference, your gunna need to regear bottom line, i had 4.10s in my rear with 31s and a 3.0 and it was still sluggish, with the smaller engines regearing is almost a must unless you like taking 5minutes to reach 65mph ie. gutless

One Sick Puppy · Feb 17, 2009

So what is involved in regearing?

jax4bangin · Feb 17, 2009

takin it to a shop and gettin it done lol. and thinkin about throwin in a locker or limited slip while ur in there

jax4bangin · Feb 20, 2009

i just got new wheels and tires 2 days ago.. went from stock 27in tires to 30in's. it really did mellow out the power, still pulls hard but not as aggressive as before. i wouldnt mind gettin some 4.10 gears

GreatWhite · Feb 21, 2009

fordboi415 said:
greatwhite your crazy, there will definatly be a noticable difference, your gunna need to regear bottom line, i had 4.10s in my rear with 31s and a 3.0 and it was still sluggish, with the smaller engines regearing is almost a must unless you like taking 5minutes to reach 65mph ie. gutless

something wrong with your 3.0 if my 2.3 can get up to 65mph with 33s in way less than 5 min lol

I'am not bullshitting obviously I feel somewhat of a difference in power, but it really isnt the least bit sluggish.

jax4bangin · Feb 21, 2009

with 2 dirt bikes in the bed it really sucks on hills. i couldnt even accelerate up hills in 4th that 5th used to handle no problem... i wanna go for 4.27 gears with my 30" tires..

fordboi415 · Feb 21, 2009

Dude if you think a 2.3 rolling on 33s isn't slugish then pass me whatever it is your smoking lol I have had 3 different tire and gear combos on my 3.0 31s with 3.73, 31s with 4.10 and now 33s with 4.10s and still its sluggish which is why I'm contemplating 4.56s but hey if you think your trucks not sluggish more power to you

jax4bangin · Mar 6, 2009

runnin 4.56s with 30" tires.. perfect. its the same as a stock tire with 4.10s

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