315..no brainer...when climbing steep grades throw tranny in 2nd climb the grade and no issues. Do it all the time.
So.. I just got my truck, but doesn't the manual say to never use the lower gears for climbing and only for downhill decelerating?
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315..no brainer...when climbing steep grades throw tranny in 2nd climb the grade and no issues. Do it all the time.
What's an owner's manual? I scream up a hill at 4k rpm for miles and no issues. This occurs when outdoor temp are 95-100. Engine loves 4000 rpm. Throw the owners manual away .So.. I just got my truck, but doesn't the manual say to never use the lower gears for climbing and only for downhill decelerating?
Thanks.OFF topic, sorry, what paint is that on your wheels? Looks Great!
Just remember, the temp gauge will read different after modification. It takes some getting used to. Installing the mod changed the way I drive it. For example, now I force the tranny to stay in the lower gears longer climbing hills trying to help keep the load on the engine as light as possible. Also, in the hottest part of summer, on a long pull when the needle is pushing redline, I'll pull over and run the engine at about 1500 rpm and let it cool down before proceding. You'll now be able to see how hard your engine is working. It can make your butt pucker at times. An armored 80 will run warmer than normal. My '94 weighs in around 6400 lbs, "empty" or before being loaded for traveling. It's like carrying around an extra ton all the time. I only use the "power button" when towing. I've found it's not normally enough, but when I'm towing and in city driving, your concentration is on traffic and it helps for that kind of driving. I used to watch other gauges before scanning the temp gauge. Now I almost always check it 1st, next is the fuel gauge...lol.Thanks 80t0ylc I'm definitely going to do the temp gauge mod. I remember my last 1997 FJ80 overheated heading up the Cajon with 295 75 16 BFG ATs on it. Granted it was the middle of August, 105º and in traffic. Right now I'm leaning towards the 35" 315 75 16 Good Year Duratracs despite the possible over heating problems in the summer...
I bought my cruiser in SoCal and drove it all the way to Utah. If your immediate plans are 35s and a 3" lift I'd say go for it. The Cajon Pass wasn't that bad with 33s. I bought 285/75s right after I got it and wish I would have gone bigger, but a lift wasn't in the books until now. I bought it about a year and a half ago and put the 285s on within the first week while I was still in California. I've made a few trips back and forth from UT and Victorville CA since then and it hasn't been bad. I would have gone with 315s, but I didn't plan on lifting it at the time. I wish I would have now though.
35s fit a stock height 80 series with no tire rubbing? holy crap
I guess im ok to move up to 33s then...