Originally Posted by Mike B
With rear gears that high and a 1:1 (direct drive) SM-465 I'm not sure the 235 will be up to the task.

Originally that truck would have had 4.10 rear with 1:1 transmission and the 235 worked well. Essentially the only thing you've changed is the rear to 3.05 and now the engine is way underpowered.

Mike B smile

Perhaps some really small tires!

Last edited by BC59; 12/19/2020 5:03 AM.
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