Lower Gear ratio better mpg?

[Scott Harness]

Actually it feels more like getting a wedgy. Like if you want to EXplain yourself you should actually spell it right. After reading that you should understand what I mean. People look for researched information. Not "you idiot you don't spell explain -splain". Its e-x-p-l-a-i-n... Of course you don't put in a new ring and pinion without setting the backlash. Of course you don't drive in 4wheel drive if the ratio's are different. So Ldud go back and correct your spelling and give some information that counts. Hey, If you want to feel like the smart guy prove it don't state the obvious. Then praise almighty Ldud is a genious. All hale

Ldud!!! Oh yea did you go back and correct your spelling yet.

Anyways, enough caffeine venting. I found out the the rear size ring gear is 220mm (8.66"). I did find a kit that changes Isuzu to a DANA 44 which would give more options on ratio's. Only It may only be for smaller gear sets. I'll have to call and find out for sure.

Dude! Let me splain somin to you. You are drownding yourself and not making any friends...ps you spelt genius incorrrectly

[Ascinder]

Look, I'm going to lay this out for you pretty clearly. We are all a bunch of layed back, nice, friendly, mature people over here. And I'm not saying you're not, but if I were you, I'd take a look at Ldubs previous posts and know full well that if he misspells something, it's (usually) on purpose to illustrate emphasis or satire in the situation. I'd also take a step back and a deep breath and examine this thread for yourself again. No one is trying to get hostile with you, so take the good advice with a grain of salt and if you don't like it, ignore it. There's a lot of good information on this site and everyone here is happy to give it out freely, provided it is asked for and recieved in a reasonable and kind manner. Respect is gotten when it's given. We aren't like a lot of other forums that have giant flame threads. It's not how we do business over here. We are a family oriented and tight knit group that in my own opinion get along very well together because of that mutual respect I mentioned. All I'm saying is you may want to rethink your methods in future posts. I think if you give this forum a chance and don't come in on the offensive, then you'll find it a great place and a wealth of information and friendship.

[ScottinMA]

What an introduction...makes ya wonder what is going to happen next : )

[Ldub]

Guess you showed me randy...

May I suggest you make good friends with the search function, cuz till ya drop the tude, you'll find VERY few around here who are willing to help.

[BigMeatVX]

Is this guy for real? LOL

Get out your. 4" angle grinder and you could fit Dana 60 ring and pinion to fit, I hear....LOL

I for one have achieved over 21 MPG on a VX....and it is done exactly as. Riff Raff explained...

A lightweight tall skinny (contact patch) tire will deliver....and locking up the Torque Converter helps a lot, too.

I had great luck with Yokohama 315/75/16. And Buckshot Mudders 78-16....narrow but 36" tall!

As for the spelling bee....I use a tiny PDA with big fat fingers, to post and reply, so if I make a mistake....I just usually leave it, cause its easier than tryin to fix it on this micro keyboard....LOL

[djvx]

Is this guy for real? LOL

Get out your. 4" angle grinder and you could fit Dana 60 ring and pinion to fit, I hear....LOL

I for one have achieved over 21 MPG on a VX....and it is done exactly as. Riff Raff explained...

A lightweight tall skinny (contact patch) tire will deliver....and locking up the Torque Converter helps a lot, too.

I had great luck with Yokohama 315/75/16. And Buckshot Mudders 78-16....narrow but 36" tall!

As for the spelling bee....I use a tiny PDA with big fat fingers, to post and reply, so if I make a mistake....I just usually leave it, cause its easier than tryin to fix it on this micro keyboard....LOL

Not to highjack this thread or anything. . .but
Hey Big Meat, may I get some more info in regards to your achievement of 21 mpg, Locking up the torq converter is done how?.... Maybe we need a MPG improvement thread - or maybe there is one already. I'm no greeny by any means but a suv this small, with a 6 cylinder ought to get better than the 10- 12mpg I get.