Right, the 3/4 ton center section is the simplest gear swap.

I felt that even with 4.56 and 33" tires mine was geared to slow, and I too live in the mountains. I would have really liked 4.11, and possibly 3.73 although that may be pushing the limit of the available HP.

Where in VA are you?

Grigg


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