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Dan Riese
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2/25/2002
19:37:34

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Ok guys do i really need to change the gears in my 89 kota if i want to run 33's and in the mud alot. Im just wondering because i have 30's on there now and can spin those like nothin and really cant afford new gears.
Please get back to me if you have a truck with 33"s and no gear changes or know if it will work

89 dakota sport 30" AT and the good ol' torsion bar lift



YJ
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2/28/2002
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What gears do you have on it now?



Dan Riese
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2/28/2002
14:57:44

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i have the stock gears in there now...i think they are 3.21's



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2/28/2002
15:01:38

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Ooh. 323s are pretty high for pushing 33's in the mud. Would work ok on the street but not too well off-road. You could run them and play around in the mud for a while but getting stuck in the thick stuff will probably get old after a while. I'd recommend 373's or lower.



dan riese
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2/28/2002
17:37:12

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what about 32's?



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3/01/2002
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Dan, I think 30-31s are about as big as you want to go with those gears.



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3/01/2002
15:36:28

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Just run in 4 low and 4th gear!!! :)

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Joe E.
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3/01/2002
16:02:27

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Dude, how are you gonna run 33's on a 89 Dak? Do you have a body lift or saws-all? Whats up? Thanks
Joe E.
oh, I have heard to go with 3.91 with 33's.



bigdakota87®
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3/02/2002
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my 87 Dak has 2:92 gears im runnin 31x10.50x15 BFG AT TA KO'S, man do i wish i never got 'em, bog the truck down a whole lot. 10 mpg aint much.



dan riese
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3/02/2002
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ya i got a 2" body lift right now 3" is gonna go on though....and i got the torsion bars crnked for 2" more in the front...plus im gonna cut fender if needed



Joe E.
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3/03/2002
13:14:46

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OK, see I gotta a 2wd unfortunately. They make really good Low rider modles but its kinda hard to go up with them.

Big Dak, are you sure they are 2.92s? I have never heard of those on a Dak. Mine has the 3.21s and those are wimpy. I am seriously thinking about going to 3.91 or 4.10 gears. Hear they are much better. By the way, how much would this effect my MPG negitively? Thanks.
Joe E.



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3/04/2002
15:52:54

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If you do a bunch of highway driving skip the 410s. 391 would be about as low as you want to go. If it's always in the city or you wanna wheel your 2wd, 410s would be nice.



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3/04/2002
18:34:09

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I have leaned to the 3.91s also. I do about half and half city highway driving. I live about 35 miles from the near "big city" and its all HW to there. But then from there, its all city lights and traffic. Of course my college is on the other side of town too. But I feel 3.91s are good also.
YJ, do these gears effect long travel alot? Like gas milage and top speed. I am also a speed demon. Thanks for the help.
Joe E.



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3/04/2002
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Joe E.
You'll probably see a 1 mile/gallon drop with the 391s. Your top speed will drop a tiny bit but would be negligeable. 391s will lower your 0-60 time a bit as well.

YJ



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3/04/2002
22:06:50

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stock gears r 2:92, i have 31x10.50x15



Joe E.
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3/04/2002
23:23:05

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Dak87, man those gears are high. I did not even know them came stock in that type. Id definitly go to a 3.55 or 3.91 then.
Joe E.



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3/04/2002
23:27:54

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CHeck out the following link, it should give you all the info you need.

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Tirel_Gear_Ratio.asp



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3/04/2002
23:57:40

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How much can you get 3.91 gears for??
Can I install them or does a shop have to?
Thanks



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3/05/2002
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wildhawk,

What make/size are those tires and wheels on your ride? And are you running a lift at all? Do they rub?

They look like a tight fit, but they look great as well.

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Joe E.
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3/05/2002
16:07:58

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Thanks YJ,
Ill look into that gearing soon. I know you cant answer this exact but what can I expect in the price range for a shop to do this swap? Thanks.
Joe E.



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3/05/2002
17:31:34

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$5-600 up here in Washington. At least I think those were the numbers quoted for my jeepy's gear swap.



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3/06/2002
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look like american racing nitro's on Wildhawks pick em up

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3/06/2002
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Yeah, that's what I thought too, and the tires kinda look like 33's.

I was just curious if he had a lift, or if he had rubbing problems.




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Joe E.
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3/06/2002
23:36:14

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YJ, is that 500-600 bucks for a 4x4? My truck is only a 2wd. So is that price cut to something around $300.? Thanks

James, yes those are Am. Racing Nitros. Its what I have on my 1990 Dak. They are a very strong 1 piece wheel. I highly recomend them.
Joe E.



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