gear up bro

[SwollenMonkey16]

I keep hearing about upgrading gears if you're going to be running 35s or bigger. I also hear its very beneficial. What does this mean? What does it entail and what's the cost? Also how do I find out what gears I'm currently running?

 

[14hemiexpress]

2Wd 4wd? What year. We need more info. Also engine and trans combo?

 

[SwollenMonkey16]

2016 Ram 1500 CC lonestar 2wd 5.7

 

[Archaic2021]

2016 Ram 1500 CC lonestar 2wd 5.7

What gear ratio do you have now, and what size tire are you going to be going with?

 

[Pull Ya]

There is a sticker on the left side of your diff. on the axle tube that has your gear ratio on it or look at your window sales sticker or get a build sheet for your truck. A lower gear ratio will give you better acceleration and some people have said they get better gas mileage. If you have a 2 wheel drive, new gears can be purchased from Moe's Performance, who is a vendor on this site.
Jay

 

[14hemiexpress]

Most likely you have 3.21 and the 8 speed. The 8 speed will compensate a lot for the bigger tires but never a bad idea to upgrade to 3.92s or 4.10s you can get it done for probably 1100-1500 in a 2wd.

 

[hdbiker1]

The last times I've had gear changes were in a mustang gt, cost $400. Also in a jeep jk unlimited, cost $1300.

 

[GP4L]

If you cant find/see the sticker indicating the ratio on the rear axle, go here - Ram Trucks - Contact Us and click on "Equipment listing" and enter your vin #. It'll give you the build sheet for your truck, which will indicate if you have the 3.21 or 3.92 axle ratio.

 

[Moose Knuckle]

New to towing. My 2500 6.7L is geared at 3.73 (Stock) what should I have it geared at for towing a 33' 5th wheel?


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[Pull Ya]

It should do good just the way it is unless you tow in the mountains all the time. I think your next step up is a 4.10.
Jay

 

[SwollenMonkey16]

ok looks like I have he 3.21s I'm going to add a 4-5" lift so maybe thinking of running 35/12.50R20 tires so which would be the best gears to upgrade to?

 

[Pull Ya]

Either 4.10 or 4.56. 4.56 if your planning on ever going any bigger than 35" tires.
Jay

 

[HemiPower36]

I don't think 3.21's should be an option for the Ram Hemi truck line up. I have never heard anyone say "looking for a more tame gear ratio....any suggestions?"

Problem is, the buyer and the sales department don't know about axel ratios until it is too late.

What was a 50 dollar option now has the potential to cost you a couple thousand. That sucks bro.

Found this for you.....
Regearing '14 3.21 to 3.92:
http://www.ramforum.com/showthread.php?t=66606

 

[14hemiexpress]

As for the tire height goes a axle of 3.40 with 35s would be the same as a 33in tire and 3.21s. Now you have to take into account extra weight of the tire and less wind resistant from being lifted. Personally I wouldn't go past 3.92 if your happy the way your truck drives. Going to 4.56 I think requires modification to the housing (others will be able to and see for sure) 4.10 I think fits but those are pretty steep gears after calculating it and taking into account you can get oem gears in a 3.92 that would be the direction I would take.

 

[SwollenMonkey16]

awesome thank you for the input. I'm definitely going to look into upgrading once the lift and bigger tires are getting put on