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Abomb1 · 02-01-2018, 11:15 AM

Thanks for the welcome.

I tried flipping the switch at a constant highway speed and didn't notice a change in rpm. But it does seem to want to get into 4th a lot faster with the switch on.

The difference I notice between 60 and 80 is engine noise and strain I guess you could call it. At 80, any slight throttle push will cause it to downshift get up to speed and upshift again. Feels like it's hunting too much for gears as hills are a constant back and forth between drive and overdrive. I'm guessing changing my gearing could help that, but would have to know where I'm starting from for gears and what would be ideal for my mostly highway driving.

When I decided I wanted a square suburban I really want looking for one lifted this high or with 33s but this one showed up locally in such good condition and I really like the way it looks. I know it'll never be an ideal highway driver, but if I can make it a little more comfortable at interstate speeds, I will.

02-01-2018, 11:15 AM	#5
Abomb1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: WI Posts: 14	Re: New to squares Thanks for the welcome. I tried flipping the switch at a constant highway speed and didn't notice a change in rpm. But it does seem to want to get into 4th a lot faster with the switch on. The difference I notice between 60 and 80 is engine noise and strain I guess you could call it. At 80, any slight throttle push will cause it to downshift get up to speed and upshift again. Feels like it's hunting too much for gears as hills are a constant back and forth between drive and overdrive. I'm guessing changing my gearing could help that, but would have to know where I'm starting from for gears and what would be ideal for my mostly highway driving. When I decided I wanted a square suburban I really want looking for one lifted this high or with 33s but this one showed up locally in such good condition and I really like the way it looks. I know it'll never be an ideal highway driver, but if I can make it a little more comfortable at interstate speeds, I will.