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Test drove a 2014 5500 yesterday...wow

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Old Jul 3, 2014 | 06:28 AM
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Test drove a 2014 5500 yesterday...wow

Regular cab, 4:44 rears, Aisin auto.

Lots of snort down low, no doubt helped by the 4:44s. With the tow/haul and exhaust buttons activated, it's like throwing an anchor out. Very impressive.

I think it would be neat if they would offer 4:10s as an option in this truck. The engine could definitely pull it and mileage would be better.

Very impressive nonetheless.
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Old Jul 11, 2014 | 07:32 PM
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They do offer a 4.10 option on these trucks.
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Old Jul 13, 2014 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by ridofpwrstroke
They do offer a 4.10 option on these trucks.
I wished you hadn't posted that. I really don't want any more temptation than I can handle, lol.
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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 11:12 AM
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My 5500 has the 4:88's I would go with the 4:44's, then when the factory tires are gone (which wont take long ) adjust as needed with tire size
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Old Jun 27, 2015 | 08:42 PM
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I'm pretty sure that 4:44's equal 4:10's with 19.5 inch tires.

Dave
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