4:77's & 35's...some stats...

[nfpgasmask]

I would say yes. It is quite a difference. It makes the VX accelerate amazingly well for having larger tires. And I just got 17mpg my last road trip this last weekend. Best ever after the lift and tires and all. Maybe has to do with all new pulleys on the engine haha :-)

I know the difference is good with the VX (going from 4.30s to 4.77s) but I am talking about going from 4.54s to 4.77s with my Trooper.

Bart

[nfpgasmask]

BTW, I took this pic in my garage tonight.



I haven't counted teeth yet, but they came outta this:



Bart

[BigSwede]

Bart, 4.56 to 4.77 is a 4.6% change.

By way of comparison, going from stock 245/70 (29.5") tires to 265/75 (~32") is about a 7% change.

[nfpgasmask]

Bart, 4.56 to 4.77 is a 4.6% change.

By way of comparison, going from stock 245/70 (29.5") tires to 265/75 (~32") is about a 7% change.

Thanks, Swede. So you think there will be a somewhat noticeable change?

Bart

[BigSwede]

"somewhat noticeable" sounds about right...

[VXorado]

Thanks, Swede. So you think there will be a somewhat noticeable change?

Bart

No, no, no Bart, not worth the difference. Don't worry, I can take those 4.77s off your hands .

Seriously though for your Trooper's tire size its not really worth it. I struggled with this going to 4.56 from 4.30 for my 35s & its really wasn't enough difference for the time, effort & money. For VXs or an auto Trooper it makes more sense to swap a 5-speed & get the ~3.75 1st gear. As you know, I stumbled upon an ARB 12 bolt 3rd with 4.56 so I ended up deciding to regear while upgrading to lockers.

IMO, those gears are worth too much $$$ for the a small benefit you'll get in the Trooper. Nice work finding those...