Building a new truck

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Big Jim’s Hauling, Apr 17, 2021.

  1. Big Jim’s Hauling

    Big Jim’s Hauling Bobtail Member

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    Great information! Going to talk with sales department again tomorrow but I am liking the 3.55 gears and 14,600 front setup suggestions. I am going to play with that calculator as well when I get some spare time. I appreciate all the suggestions. Thank you.
     
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    Big Jim’s Hauling Bobtail Member

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    Talked to dealership today. 14,600 front end is what I’m gonna go with and tall skinnies. I don’t see the benefit unless your driving dump trucks or concrete trucks off road. More rotating mass up front seems like poor mpg and higher cost to replace, I may be wrong with that line of thinking. I’m still playing with the gear ratio piece but leaning towards the 3.55. I am going to throw some numbers into the Eaton Fuller website and see what those numbers look like. Dealership said they had some information to look at as well. Thanks again for all the inputs.
     
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    3.70 rear gear , 11R24.5 tall rubber and a 18 speed with a 585 or 605
     
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