I'd go 5.38 for 33's in a heartbeat, especially since you're likely going to have 35's in the future. Heck I'd like to have an even deeper ratio than my present 5.38's for my 35's so I believe you'd love 5.38 for 33's. Yes I'm thinking of how it will drive on the highway, I'm not making that recommendation as an offroad ratio, it's the right one for the highway. It'll be superb offroad too though.What’s the general consensus? Is 5.38 too low for 33’s? Tires are brand new but could see doing 35’s on the next set.... if I’m regearing......
I'd go 5.38 for 33's in a heartbeat, especially since you're likely going to have 35's in the future. Heck I'd like to have an even deeper ratio than my present 5.38's for my 35's so I believe you'd love 5.38 for 33's. Yes I'm thinking of how it will drive on the highway, I'm not making that recommendation as an offroad ratio, it's the right one for the highway. It'll be superb offroad too though.
While technically possible if you know how to come up with a latching circuit it's not something many would be able to come up with. The Overdrive switch is not a simple on-off switch like many assume it is. It's a momentary contact switch that does nothing but provide a momentary ground connection to the PCM to toggle the Overdrive on & off. Every time the ignition is turned off the PCM re-enables the Overdrive.It is possible to wire the OD switch
Yeah I had some plans drawn up to have the shifting action provide the momentary ground as it came out of park to reverse or drive, but I regeared insteadWhile technically possible if you know how to come up with a latching circuit it's not something many would be able to come up with. The Overdrive switch is not a simple on-off switch like many assume it is. It's a momentary contact switch that does nothing but provide a momentary ground connection to the PCM to toggle the Overdrive on & off. Every time the ignition is turned off the PCM re-enables the Overdrive.
Don't overthink this, I was only trying to put your mind at ease that you might be getting screaming high highway rpms by going with 5.38.
The world gets a little brighter on 5.38s2268 rpm at 60 mph with 5.38’s with the .69 OD. Heck, I call that darn near perfect
5.38’s it is, wish I could ride in a rig with my setup before pulling the trigger, guess I didn’t get into this hobby to save money
The world gets a little brighter on 5.38s
The 42RLE gets a bad rap for two reasons:
1. Not having the proper gearing
2. '05 - '06 PCM problems
Having the right gearing will help put a smile back on your face! In case you haven't done it yet, installing a good transmission cooler, along with a temperature gauge, will help the 42RLE live a longer healthier life.
Generally stays between 150-180 on normal trail rides, only spikes above 180 on back to back hill climbs, if it’s above 180 for any length of time I stop and let it cool off just to be safe
That's consistent with what I see. With a combination of a hot summer days and long hill climbs, I've seen my temps rise as high as 188°. I've thought about adding the Derale fan cooler, but there's too much sloppy stuff where I live!