would i need to regear?

[the_blue_phantom]

ok so here's the deal. i have a 4x4 1998 extended cab xlt. i have bought a 3" BL and some Beltech 6400 shackles to put on there, as well as planning on crankin the tbars. i want to run 33's but im not sure if i should regear for that or not? i have 4.10 gears right now, the only thing im a little worried about is that i only have a 3.0L engine. what do yall think?

 

[strvger]

regear for sure, 4.56's for dd and trail use, 5.13 for more trail than street use... imho.

 

[rangertoy]

This was covered not too long ago but. On my 99 with a 3.0 I ran 33s for a couple of years with no problem it was a little weak in 4 HI but was fine on the road even pulled my mud race truck with it. I am now on 36s with 4.88 and 4 hi is great so in my opinion 4.56s would be ok but I think it will take away your highway speed and gas mileage

 

[the_blue_phantom]

On my 99 with a 3.0 I ran 33s for a couple of years with no problem it was a little weak in 4 HI but was fine on the road

was this with 4.10s or 4.56s?

 

[4x4junkie]

4.88 is best for 33s and a 3.0L.

I would regear, although 4.10 is probably tolerable, although count on not being able to use 5th gear on anything but downgrades.