9" gearing

[RangerSVT]

Ok members, I have a HP 60 front that I want to run 538's, and I'm planning to build a 9" for the rear, but my choice of gearing is either a 529 or a 543. I know .05 ratio difference is acceptable, but to me I'm not really comfortable running that much a difference. I will see quite a bit of rocks, some mud, and on-road driving duties to and from the spots, manual hubs and eventually an E-locker (currently its open). I know I would run a lower gear in the rear so I'm not pushing the front, potentially causing damage to the front drivetrain. I also could go with 513 front/514 rear gears, but I need as much gearing as I can get. So here's my question, would you run the 529's, the 543's, or would you go with the 514's with 513's for the 60?? Give me your opinions and why
SVT

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

I'd rock the 5.38/5.43's.

That little bit of difference is no worse than having a couple tires with less air in them.

I'll be running 5.38 in both ends of mine, but I can get that ratio for the Sterling.

Ford ran 3.50/3.55 ratios in some stuff with no issues. I wouldn't be worried about it at all.

 

[RangerSVT]

Ford ran 3.50/3.55 ratios in some stuff with no issues..

You know, I didn't think about that...Actually forgot about it altogether....lol
SVT

 

[1badexplorer]

I'd rock the 5.38/5.43's.

That little bit of difference is no worse than having a couple tires with less air in them.

I'll be running 5.38 in both ends of mine, but I can get that ratio for the Sterling.

Ford ran 3.50/3.55 ratios in some stuff with no issues. I wouldn't be worried about it at all.

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