Blew up posi

200,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CALEB STEWART
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I blew up my posi and I need to know about the gearing. if I go hire gearing what are the pros and cons and what if I go lower?
Jun 5, 2017 at 2:30 AM
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CARADIODOC
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You listed this as a four-wheel-drive. Both axles need to be the same gear ratio.

A higher gear ratio will give you more pulling torque, more engine noise, and more low-speed "get-up-and-go". It may cause a decrease in fuel mileage, but that can be offset by the engine not having to work so hard.
Jun 5, 2017 at 12:29 PM
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