Gear Ratio question re-visited

[72blaz]

Looks like there is alot of replies on different threads of gear ratio's but it's specific for builds/engines/tires...so here is mine. I have a 350 with stock th350 transmission. I am putting a 2 inch lift from skyjacker on it and 33" BFG KM2 tires on it. I will use it primarily as a short distance weekend driver 90% of the time on Highway..and rarely use it for off-road purposes... So.. do I go for
3.73 gears or 4.11 gears...or lower or higher....any help?

[truckster]

Originally Posted by 72blaz

Looks like there is alot of replies on different threads of gear ratio's but it's specific for builds/engines/tires...so here is mine. I have a 350 with stock th350 transmission. I am putting a 2 inch lift from skyjacker on it and 33" BFG KM2 tires on it. I will use it primarily as a short distance weekend driver 90% of the time on Highway..and rarely use it for off-road purposes... So.. do I go for
3.73 gears or 4.11 gears...or lower or higher....any help?

I have the same combo, except I have the BFG All-Terrain TAs, and mine has 3.73 gears. I like it just fine. I think 4.11s would make it rev too high for comfort on the occasions when I drive the freeway.

[72blaz]

Truckster, glad you replied... your one of the blazers that I really love the stance of your suspension/tire set up.. I shall go with 3:73

[truckster]

Thanks. It's aggressive enough for a little bit of off-roading, but it still handles the freeway OK.

And I love the look on the faces of the people who spent $50 grand on an SUV when I pull up, get out the tow strap, and pull them out of the snowbank they slid into.

Maybe when the weather gets better I'll update my avatar. I have a grill and rally wheels now, but the tires and lift are still the same size.

[RLONG]

I owned a sub 350/350 auto put 38.5s on it with 307 gears 15mpg on highway but tore tran up in thick mud loved my suburban trans was wore out anyway new one lasted long time.