low gearing and gas mileage

[lady_tigger]

Is there any way to improve the gas mileage on my truck? I have a 351 and get about 8 miles to a gallon. I Know that it is geared really really low but I dont want to change that. I was told bigger tires but that would lead to another question about lift kits. Any suggestions. And if a lift kit is necessary what is the cheapest and safest way to lift 3"? And then what do i do about the width of the rim Right now I am running 31" 10.5s. Would have to go up in size on the rims but afraid they are going to rub the fender wells? HELLLLLLPPPPP?

 

[jtp1201]

Is there any way to improve the gas mileage on my truck?  I have a 351 and get about 8 miles to a gallon.  I Know that it is geared really really low but I dont want to change that.  I was told bigger tires but that would lead to another question about lift kits.  Any suggestions.  And if a lift kit is necessary what is the cheapest and safest way to lift 3"? And then what do i do about the width of the rim Right now I am running 31" 10.5s.  Would have to go up in size on the rims but afraid they are going to rub the fender wells?  HELLLLLLPPPPP?

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first off do you have and overdrive tranny? if not then you could step up to taller tires and that will do the trick somewhat. as far as a lift the simpliest and cheapest is a body lift average cost is 150.00 really simple to install. keep the current rim size those are wide enough

 

[highrider]

i have a 351 in mine as well and its brand new i get about 8mpg and i have 35s bigger tires wont make it better so relax and if u want more lift for a small price go body it wont affect ur suspension and ur rims u have now will be fine.

 

[lady_tigger]

thanks guys. and no it does not have an overdrive.