3.25 rearends 9 speed Trans Converted to 13 speed. Want to upgrade

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  1. abyliks

    abyliks Road Train Member

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    I’m surprised you wouldn’t want Atleast tall 22s for ground clearance if not 24s, 11r22.5 and a 3.55 i cruise about 1700 at 65 in 8th direct, almost wish I had 3.70s for the heavier stuff but I can make due

    I like my tires all the same size because I have ocd and that stuff irritates me
     
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    I just like my truck to run the same sizes as my trailers. Cattle pot and hopper . I was talking to a fella at Peterbilt and he said the best set up if I wanted to put in a 18 speed is to run 3.42’s. Hmmmmm . I wouldn’t mind haveing 3.55’s. Had them in a previous truck with a 13 speed
     
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    I’ve always ran low 22’s and rarely drove faster than 70 when I was hauling cattle. This truck had 3.70’s and a series 60 Detroit with a 10 speed.

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    This truck had 3.55’s with a 2LW Cat and a 13 speed.

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    This truck had 3.36’s and an MX13 Paccar with an 18 speed.

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    If you want to run 70mph or lower and be in that 1600 range or so I’d say 3.55’s after you wear out your 3.25’s.
     
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    I think that’s what I’m leaning towards. I seem to go 65 mph most of the time in SD and NE. In iowa 55-60mph. Even when I go out west I only run 70mph and on a hunch I might go 75mph
     
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    It would really depend on how you like the truck to perform. If you want a little more low end I would say go with the 3:55 with the low pros
     
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    lester Midwest's #1 Feed Hauler

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    I hate to derail this thread, wait no I don't.
    Snowwy please explain to us why all the drums and tires need to be the same size for optimal effectiveness
     
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    Mismatched tire sizes on a car with 4 wheel ABS would make the brakes work like crap but I don't see how it would affect two or more separate units hooked together.
     
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    I have an 18-speed Series 60 with 3.55 rears. It is an absolute COW on hills.
     
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    Yea don’t say nothing….!!!