Topic: On the Cheap= 5.29s or 4.56s w/dual trans??

[yoter]

I have a 86 that I am wanting to run some 36x12.50s(or wide 35"s) I am kinda buiding on the cheap as I get some cash. I am wanting to change the gear ratio to turn the tires, and run a locker on the rear. I have a open V6 4.56 to put in the front(while I build my 84 axle) and a V6 3rd (4.10) that I could rebuild with bearings/seals and a locker. I also have 3 4cyl 8" 4.10s, that I could put 5.29s in. But I cant do both (5.29s/dual cases) right now. So its either 5.29s,locker- or- 4.56s,locker,dual trans?

I might drive this truck on the road 15-20 miles 15 days a month at the most. Its a weekend wheeler. I mostly play in the mud and climb hills, not much at rocks right now. But will the 36"s/4.56s eat my clutch drivin on the highway?

[MiniSimp]

Daily Driver or trail only?

[yoter [OP]]

No not a daily just might drive it some highway miles to get where Im going.

[MiniSimp]

In that case: 4.56/Locker/Duals

[synwars]

But will the 36"s/4.56s eat my clutch drivin on the highway?

The only time you will be wearing it down should be on start off's from full stop. I have a buddy who runs 36's and 4.10's as a partially DD and he doesn't eat his clutch, just really slow at starting off the line.

[gturismo]

Most people, at some point, want to go to bigger tires.  So if you even THINK you might want to go bigger some day, then I would get 5.29s and the locker now.  Duals are great, but if you aren't crawling much, you can wait for those.

I think you'll be happy with the 5.29s and 36" tires.

[whiteman]

5.29's   

[yotatilla]

Do it once, do it right. 5.29's



Sam

[burnyota]

5.29s

[AKDuramax]

not but beat a dead dog but your best bet is 5.29s