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gchemist · 05-13-2013, 11:19 AM

3.42 gears are ideal then. My 96 Jimmy tows well with a 4.3, 4L60E and 3.42 gears. Even with 29" tall tires. RPMs with 29" tall tires is ~2000-2100 RPMs. Perfect for cruising 70 MPH.

05-13-2013, 11:19 AM	#5
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: rear end question 3.42 gears are ideal then. My 96 Jimmy tows well with a 4.3, 4L60E and 3.42 gears. Even with 29" tall tires. RPMs with 29" tall tires is ~2000-2100 RPMs. Perfect for cruising 70 MPH. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos