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Old 10-12-2011, 03:43 PM
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The 1st gear ratio of the 3550 doesn't help much. If I remember correctly, it's a 3.27:1. So you are indeed correct that it will scream, then bog when you get into 2nd.

Unfortunately, if you gear higher to help 1st gear out, then 2nd will bog more. If you gear lower to help 2nd, then 1st will be useless.

What size tires are you running?
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