Yes, 4.10 is a good ratio for an otherwise original 1 ton truck. At least here in the hills and mountains it is, and if using the truck as a truck at times.

4.10 gears in flat land and or if never hauling anything you'll sometimes or more often be reaching for that next gear after 4th; a clear indication you're geared to low.
In that case I expect 3.73 would be a good choice, and reasonably sure 3.54 would be to high, though I've not tried either in a stock one ton AD truck.

They could go faster with faster gears but the brakes begin to feel inadequate, and you don't quite have power to go that fast anyhow.


•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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