ok, what gear should i install in my 07 w/t for my trip to montant from here in arizona?i curretly have 3:23s and will be hauling a 12 bolt axle and two fenders in the bed.my cruising speed will be at 70 mph. 3:73s,3:90s or 4:10?

 

Sounds like your best with your 3.23's maybe the 3.73's but the 3.90's and 4.10's will just eat gas in the highway.

 

stay with the 3.23s'...

 

3.73s

 

keep what ya got

 

Sounds good guys, i was thinking 3:23s for the trip,but just wanted a second opinion from you guys here.thank you!

 

judging by your pic, you have a crew cab, 4.8, with bigger tires, 4sp auto. You definitely need to get your rpms up on the highway. I bet it's going to downshift alot with 3.23s. depending on your tire size I still say 3.73s, to get your rpms around 1800-1900 cruising.

 

it does downshift alot and thats what i don't want on this trip.i have a readylift 1.5 leveling kit and run 265s instead of those gimpy 245s.

 

A custom tune and 3.73s will help a ton.

 

The stock 23's would be fine on a FLAT haul, but if your running the hills it will def be doing the down shift thing alot.. 73's are a all around good gear.. Remember bigger tires is the same as a higher gear.. So if your bigger then stock tires( height) you will be in theory running a taller gear..