who said ya shouldn't, Rich? you may be confused about folks saying you won't keep up w/ freeway traffic - 55 for long periods is no picnic in these ol trucks cuz they're harsher sprung than the cars, and a bit noiser, but they can take it - unless you're running an original driveline w/ mucho miles on it already, in which case you should be carrying some spare parts along! grin

a better rear ratio will give you the ability to keep up w/ 60-65mph traffic at slightly lower rpm than you'll be doin at 55 now, and the lower rpm will have a positive effect on the longevity of yer ol engine

Bill


Moved over to the Passing Lane

"When we tug a single thing in nature, we find it attached to the rest of the world" ~ John Muir
"When we tug a single thing on an old truck, we find it falls off" ~ me
Some TF series details & TF heater pics