B and C
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Looking at the hub it looks like a semi-floating hub. Mine has a full floating hub and it sticks out past the wheel and has bolts holding a center cap on.
B and C said:4:10's don't sound so bad. I have 4:56 gears but have overdrive. Mine gets 11-12 MPG depending.
Sure you don't have a major miss in the engine or a slipping trans?
highdesertranger said:I wouldn't count on a gear change alone to improve the mileage much. at what speed are you getting 7mpg? that thing has all the aerodynamics of a brick. you will get your best fuel economy around 40-45mph.
I also believe there is an issue with your engine, that 6.2 should be getting at least 12mpg. even with 4.10's.
highdesertranger
Weldman said:Reading this and I see no mention of a turbo, is there one in there? If not I would look into that next, they are gutless without one (IMHO) from experience driving the M998 versus M1097...
KingArthur said:No turbo. I think doing a turbocharger conversion would be more complicated than just putting in a different engine no? I'm not really into putting a turbo on an engine that was never designed to have one. I know since it's diesel it's more reasonable to do such a thing, but I'd rather not have to go to all the trouble to make a dog meow if you know what I mean. If I can get the fuel mileage I'm looking for without swapping in a Cummins thats plan A.