# Modding 4x4 trucks **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [August 20, 2013, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modding-4x4-trucks/267601 "2013-08-20T18:39:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Criscone24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7993a0/32.png) [@Criscone24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Criscone24)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2013, 2:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modding-4x4-trucks/267601/21 "2013-08-21T02:14:43Z")
Mileage average right now is 14.8. On highway I see 19-20 no problem at 65mph. Anything higher and im around 17-18 highway. My truck also has the trans cooler upgrade. As for gears I think I got stuck with 3.55 but 3.92 may be installed since 1st owner literally chose every option possible. I just haven’t checked yet. 390/406 is power specs, 2013 is 395/407 iirc. Im not brand loyal when it comes to trucks so I drove everything when searching. Silverado,f150,titan and Silverado ss. 5.3, 5.4, 5.6? And 6.0 all just didnt compare to dodges 5.7. Night and day. Ford had best interior tho. ---
**Author:** ![zee\_oh\_sex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zee_oh_sex/32/6451_2.png) [@zee\_oh\_sex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zee_oh_sex)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2013, 2:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modding-4x4-trucks/267601/22 "2013-08-21T02:19:36Z")
> [@FS/TW: 2000 Mazda Miata 5,000 OBO!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-tw-2000-mazda-miata-5-000-obo/51973/16): > > Mileage average right now is 14.8. On highway I see 19-20 no problem at 65mph. Anything higher and im around 17-18 highway. > > My truck also has the trans cooler upgrade. As for gears I think I got stuck with 3.55 but 3.92 may be installed since 1st owner literally chose every option possible. I just haven’t checked yet. > > 390/406 is power specs, 2013 is 395/407 iirc. Im not brand loyal when it comes to trucks so I drove everything when searching. 5.3 is gutless aswell as 5.4. Then I was on a silverado ss kick for awhile till I drove one… 6.0 little better than 5.3 and ford 5.4 but still worthless. Sounds like your mileage is right around mine. You may have the 3.92’s…world of differnce to the 3.55’s I have driven both. I am brand loyal only to dodge/chevy i just fucking hate ford trucks and refuse to ever buy a nissan/toyota pickup. I am suprised you feel that the 5.3’s are nutless though! I had two of them and thought they were great! My hemi is def faster and shows better torque but i was never disappointed in either my 2004 or 2008 5.3… I drove an SS silverado hated it thought it was dog slow and owned an SS trailblazer. The 6.0 is just overrated when put in that platform. ---
**Author:** ![Criscone24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7993a0/32.png) [@Criscone24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Criscone24)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2013, 2:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modding-4x4-trucks/267601/23 "2013-08-21T02:58:48Z")
Must be 3.92 then. I know its snappy thats for sure. As for towing, thats only reason I bought a truck. To tow boat, Quads/motorcycles. Oh and to put dogs in the bed so there not inside ruining interior. ---
**Author:** ![zee\_oh\_sex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zee_oh_sex/32/6451_2.png) [@zee\_oh\_sex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zee_oh_sex)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2013, 3:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modding-4x4-trucks/267601/24 "2013-08-21T03:06:17Z")
Look into the mirrors then bro like i said, they may not really work with the look you’re going for, because they’re somewhat bulky etc… but you could always paint them white i suppose. and they function very well, much better than the regular mirrors imo. ---
**Author:** ![pitman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/4da419/32.png) [@pitman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pitman)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2013, 3:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modding-4x4-trucks/267601/25 "2013-08-21T03:27:32Z")
> [@zee oh sex"](#): > > Call it science, but some of that article seems to be written by someone like you and I not proven and showing evidence by any trials or experiments of any kind with one particular or more than one vehicle. only evidence shown is the science behind the aerodynamic drag and air density really. And i’ve certainly paid attention to all of my vehicles in all details, im a jew fuck anything thats costing me more money needs to be noticed and addressed. And im not sure what evidence you’d like other than a timed video now, and a timed video in january of my temp gauge? My dash tells me exactly the degree of coolant oil and tranny fluid, i can tell ya for certain that once ive hit a certain point in my daily commute, its always reached full operating temp no matter what temperature it is outside and this point is maybe 1.5-2 miles from my house…so the time that it takes in summer or winter considering the distance, really shouldnt be much of a factor. This is what i base my statement about it reaching operating temp in nearly the same timeframe on. someone like me and you dont even know me??? sounds like you know what your talking about bud. and lmao ---
**Author:** ![pitman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/4da419/32.png) [@pitman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pitman)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2013, 3:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modding-4x4-trucks/267601/26 "2013-08-21T03:28:26Z")
> [@JDMjunkies WTB/FS thread: Part Deux](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jdmjunkies-wtb-fs-thread-part-deux/53315/2): > > Must be 3.92 then. I know its snappy thats for sure. > > As for towing, thats only reason I bought a truck. To tow boat, Quads/motorcycles. Oh and to put dogs in the bed so there not inside ruining interior. check your vin. that will tell you what gears you have. if truck is original. there should be a code on the diff too ---
**Author:** ![zee\_oh\_sex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zee_oh_sex/32/6451_2.png) [@zee\_oh\_sex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zee_oh_sex)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2013, 3:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modding-4x4-trucks/267601/27 "2013-08-21T03:31:47Z")
Pitman i have to admit you’re pretty fucking annoying, and i dont want to know you, BUD. When i say someone like you and me, i mean an average joe who decided to post his .02 cents on the internet. But continue to nit-pick every statement made, you’re worse than a woman. Oh and “lmao”, “check your vin”, isn’t that “obvious”… moron ---
**Author:** ![pitman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/4da419/32.png) [@pitman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pitman)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2013, 3:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modding-4x4-trucks/267601/28 "2013-08-21T03:34:35Z")
> [@WTH: top notch auto body guy/girl](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-top-notch-auto-body-guy-girl/53317/3): > > Pitman i have to admit you’re pretty fucking annoying, and i dont want to know you. When i say someone like you and me, i mean an average joe who posted something on the internet. But continue to nit-pick every statement, you’re like a god damn woman. > > Oh and LMAO, check your vin, isn’t that “obvious”… moron i was just about to say that to you. let me guess your better than me??? no guessing that the guy with same mpg and similar truck has same gearing lmao. that works better than checking the vin and stop ninja editing your posts ---
**Author:** ![zee\_oh\_sex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zee_oh_sex/32/6451_2.png) [@zee\_oh\_sex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zee_oh_sex)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2013, 3:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modding-4x4-trucks/267601/29 "2013-08-21T03:46:52Z")
Well I’m glad I beat you to it, and certainly happy that we can both agree on something here. And please do explain why you think I feel I am better than you, I never inferred such a thing. You must feel in some way inferior, otherwise that wouldn’t have come up in this conversation. Yes I do feel that it’s a safe assumption to guess that two dodge rams that get nearly identical fuel mileage with all similar options could have the same gear ratio; as opposed to personally knowing two other individuals with the same model dodge rams who get identical fuel mileage to each other but fairly different mileage to the original two afformentioned dodge rams, have the other rear gear set option available to the trucks from the factory. No one said it worked better, just that it was a good comparison. But thanks for your input genius. Ok yes sir! I’ll be sure to proof read them before hitting submit on my posts from now on. Must be an internet crime to edit something after posting and reading it, that’s not why the edit button is there. Oh and btw post nazi… here’s your edit. ---
**Author:** ![pitman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/4da419/32.png) [@pitman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pitman)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2013, 3:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modding-4x4-trucks/267601/30 "2013-08-21T03:52:34Z")
> [@WTB: S13 SR Thermostat Housing](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-s13-sr-thermostat-housing/53319/3): > > Well I’m glad I beat you to it, and certainly happy that we can both agree on something here. And please do explain why you think I feel I am better than you, I never inferred such a thing. You must feel in some way inferior, otherwise that wouldn’t have come up in this conversation. > > Yes I do feel that it’s a safe assumption to guess that two dodge rams that get nearly identical fuel mileage with all similar options could have the same gear ratio; as opposed to personally knowing two other individuals with the same model dodge rams who get identical fuel mileage to each other but fairly different mileage to the original two afformentioned dodge rams, have the other rear gear set option available to the trucks from the factory. No one said it worked better, just that it was a good comparison. But thanks for your input genius. > > Ok yes sir! I’ll be sure to proof read them before hitting submit on my posts from now on. Must be an internet crime to edit something after posting and reading it, that’s not why the edit button is there. > > Oh and btw post nazi…edit. you saying im worse than a women i assumed you feel that you are better than me. or maybe your worse than a women too. lmao 2 dodge trucks everything the same… they make different power, diff mpg, etc. ooo and the drivers are different. you just think cuz you have the same color truck you get the same mpg? ---
**Author:** ![zee\_oh\_sex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zee_oh_sex/32/6451_2.png) [@zee\_oh\_sex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zee_oh_sex)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2013, 4:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modding-4x4-trucks/267601/31 "2013-08-21T04:01:12Z")
Nah, I don’t seem to take things so personally or literally, that’s typically my gf’s job. I was just making a simple observation and comparison to how you relate to things, not to your being such a swell guy. My dodge actually isn’t white. Color wouldn’t affect gas mileage…or would it? I guess you would know, you’re the guru on that topic, OBVIOUSLY! Maybe there’s some science to the weight of the color pigment in each paint! You should check on that! I don’t know what I was thinking. Once again, since reading\>you, I feel that it is fairly safe to make this assumption (of course it isn’t science so what would I know)… My dodge and his dodge have nearly identical options and we get identical gas mileage. I happen to know two people at my work that have same year dodges, also identical options to each other, but theirs differ from mine because they have 3.55’s (don’t worry we’re certain on it, we checked the vin #'s) and they also get a different average fuel mileage than I, but the same as each other. ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2013, 4:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modding-4x4-trucks/267601/32 "2013-08-21T04:29:29Z")
My trucks mpg always drops a few when they come out with the shitty winter blend sometime in October and goes back up in the spring. I get 12-13 with a lot of city driving lately but got 18.8 on a trip to PA a few weekends ago. Since I don’t drive it to work anymore I just drive around here and that kills the mpg. Im sure the big tires aren’t going to help either. Ive still got 3.55 gears too. ---
**Author:** ![JSEnclosures](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jsenclosures/32/6678_2.png) [@JSEnclosures](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JSEnclosures)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2013, 6:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modding-4x4-trucks/267601/33 "2013-08-21T06:02:21Z")
> [@FS: Tmobile Dash](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-tmobile-dash/52953/5): > > [Rental Car Nitrous kit install how to - YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iLIZ08eC7k) genius ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2013, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modding-4x4-trucks/267601/34 "2013-08-21T07:35:09Z")
Are we going to start a Shift Truck Club and take over LVD shows? :rofl I have a '04 Frontier S/C, with magnaflow exhaust, secondary cats removed, and trifold tonneau currently. Have a smaller pulley for it, just havent installed it yet. Get 19-20mpg most of the time. ---
**Author:** ![Criscone24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7993a0/32.png) [@Criscone24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Criscone24)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2013, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modding-4x4-trucks/267601/35 "2013-08-23T17:34:52Z")
3.92 gears. Checked today. Not getting in the middle of the argument about mpg lol ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2013, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modding-4x4-trucks/267601/36 "2013-08-23T17:55:59Z")
> [@ReDevil"](#): > > Are we going to start a Shift Truck Club and take over LVD shows? :rofl > > I have a '04 Frontier S/C, with magnaflow exhaust, secondary cats removed, and trifold tonneau currently. Have a smaller pulley for it, just havent installed it yet. Get 19-20mpg most of the time. 17 second club? We could probably outrun a few Honda’s ---
**Author:** ![daknut93](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daknut93/32/6743_2.png) [@daknut93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/daknut93)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2013, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modding-4x4-trucks/267601/37 "2013-08-23T18:31:51Z")
i got a truck so im in ill only get about 9 mpg though and it has 3:91gears. or is this only for the trucks that can play in mud? ---
**Author:** ![daknut93](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daknut93/32/6743_2.png) [@daknut93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/daknut93)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2013, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modding-4x4-trucks/267601/38 "2013-08-23T18:32:45Z")
pitman leave the google button alone your hurting yourself and our iq’s ---
**Author:** ![Criscone24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7993a0/32.png) [@Criscone24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Criscone24)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2013, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modding-4x4-trucks/267601/39 "2013-08-23T18:38:56Z")
> [@"Breaking" a lease..... Need some help](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/breaking-a-lease-need-some-help/53347/4): > > i got a truck so im in ill only get about 9 mpg though and it has 3:91gears. or is this only for the trucks that can play in mud? My truck goes nowhere near mud lol ---
**Author:** ![daknut93](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daknut93/32/6743_2.png) [@daknut93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/daknut93)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2013, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modding-4x4-trucks/267601/40 "2013-08-23T18:51:59Z")
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