These two guys are in it for the looks. They aren't towing..just showing. I give them 6mo before they want to re-gear.
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Yes correct, I am not looking to spin my wheels, or drive like a speed demon on the highway, or to tow anything.
I got the truck because I like first of all how it looks period, adding a lift, wheels and tires only adds to the looks of my truck. If I wanted to tow I would of gone with a 2500 or 3500, or a Cummins, If I wanted to fly down the highway I would of gotten an SRT10 or other type of sports truck.
To me the Big Horn has the best of both worlds, you can tow if you "need" to, haul ass if you "need" to and play in the dirt if you "need" to as well.
Not everyone is looking for optimal performance and those that understand that by adding certain aftermarket parts can decrease their truck's performance do it knowing so.
I can sacrifice a bit of performance just to get the look I want on my truck, if later down the road I need to regear then so be it, but having 37s with a 7" lift is something I really want and I think I should be able to, I mean it is my money right?
I understand the risks, that is why you ask questions and it is up to Me or those who ask for advice if they will take it or not. Asking these questions is us educating ourselves about the things we might do or will do to our trucks.
So with that said, I thank you all for all the feedback, advice, recommendations every bit of knowledge that you guys have posted not only on this thread but all over these forums.
It was a noticeable difference between my oem 265/70/17 (31.4”)and my current 305/55/20(33.2”) on my acceleration. I have 3.21’s. The weight difference in the tires is the culprit. That being said adding a PC, intake and exhaust negated much of that loss...but I have the 5.7. Its still pretty quick and powerful.
In response to the posts about “built to tow 4-10k lbs” I just think how hard that makes the powertrain work. Its not like you can unhitch the 37’s...Even with the 8spd on stock tires that V6 is working its ass off to move a big heavy mass. To get 300hp out of a NA 6 cyl is awesome, but it is asking a lot out of smaller motor. To lessen the load, regearing it seems to be the smart option for the longevity of the truck. Just my 2cents...
I "will" eventually regear, but right now the money I am spending is for the lift, wheels and tires. I doubt that waiting a few months is going to destroy my truck ... my average speed in the city is 55, on the highway 70 lol ... I want to enjoy my driving and maybe just maybe once in a while I let the pedal hit the floor just for the hell of it ...