2016 2500 CTD and 3.42 gears and 35" tires

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My 2016 Ram SLT 2500 CTD apparrently has 3.42 gears according to the build sheet. Will I have any issues with this gear ratio and 35" tires?

I think I have decided to go with the Thuren 2.75" coil / trackbar setup. Stock, my truck has a 2.5" rake so it may be slightly high in the front with the new springs until they "settle". I also plan on installing a rear air bag setup also so I won't sag in the rear when towing.
 

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I just did a 2.75 and with a diesel it will sit level!

I have 3.42 and 35" and no problems. Hemi, maybe... but not feeling it with the CTD!
 
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I just did a 2.75 and with a diesel it will sit level!

I have 3.42 and 35" and no problems. Hemi, maybe... but not feeling it with the CTD!


Just the front springs? Got any pics? I'd like to see how it sits now.
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3.42s and 37s here. I have no complaints. I pull this in the summer.
 

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3.42s and 37s here. I have no complaints. I pull this in the summer.



Awesome. Looks great. Can't wait to get my project going.


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I am running 37s and 3.42s....35s should be no sweat.
 

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Just the front springs? Got any pics? I'd like to see how it sits now.
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I will get some tomorrow after I wash the truck. Maybe not wash it, it may rain.. haha

Yes, just the front!!
 
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3.42s and 37s here. I have no complaints. I pull this in the summer.



What lift are you running. Looks good.


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Mine is a 2015 6.7L cummins 2500 and 37's fit it with just a level in front. Added the Zone 6" lift and it looks better and I have been perfectly happy with the performance. If it wasn't so expensive I would do a gear change but definetly not necessary. It still pins me into the seat when I want to jump forward and pass somebody
 

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Here was mine with the 37's on it before I actually put the lift, just front level kit
 

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Also you need to buy a tuner like bullydog or something anyway to change the tire size in computer and that will add a lot of horsepower too to make up any difference
 
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Also you need to buy a tuner like bullydog or something anyway to change the tire size in computer and that will add a lot of horsepower too to make up any difference



How has your mpg changed from the stock tire size to now with the 37's. By the way, it looks great!


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