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b454rat · 07-21-2017, 02:17 PM

I wouldn't do 3.73 or 4.10s, go right to 4.56s. I had a Tahoe that had 9"'of lift and 35s and tho had a good running engine was a turd on the highway. Would have to mash the pedal to pull a hill. Even worse when I put the 38.5 boggers on.

07-21-2017, 02:17 PM	#5
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,453	Re: How big of lift before you need straight axle I wouldn't do 3.73 or 4.10s, go right to 4.56s. I had a Tahoe that had 9"'of lift and 35s and tho had a good running engine was a turd on the highway. Would have to mash the pedal to pull a hill. Even worse when I put the 38.5 boggers on. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 6” lift 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 4" SAS