I start out in 3rd a lot of times in my i6 1ton, mind you I have a 4.56 rear. you only need first if you are pulling stumps or have a humungus load in the back and you need that gear to get going up a hill..or you aare going over nasty terrain that you need to go that slow
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Last edited by padresag; 09/03/2015 4:02 AM.