Four Wheeling Calculators

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This calculator will sort through all the Rancho RS5000 and RS9000 shocks and return the closest matches. Use this to maximize your articulation.

Open Length: inches (ex. 24.25)
Closed Length: inches (ex. 14.75)
Tolerance: inches (ex. 0.5)
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Calculate your ramp travel index with this handy calcualtor.
Just enter the wheelbase of your vehicle and the appropriate measurement and then press Compute.
You can use a ramp of any angle and the distance ALONG the ramp your vehicle achieves or...
You can use the height of your wheel when lifted by any other means (forklift, stairway, etc.).
Do yourself a favor and use the reset button...
Calculate RTI
Wheelbase:
If you used a ramp...
Ramp Angle: Dist Up Ramp:
or if you use a fork or other method...
Height of Tire:
RTI:

These calculators provided by Mark Medina.

Now that you have your truck lifted, you want bigger meats. They look cool and have the potential of being very functional, but they may also be robbing you of power/gas mileage. This calculator will get you back to a ratio that's closer to your original. Enter the values on the left and press Compute.

  Find new Gear Ratio with new tire size
New Tire Diameter:

Old Tire Diameter:
Current Gear Ratio: New Gear Ratio:



Ever wonder what your low-low-low gear ratio is, your "crawl ratio"? You'll need to do a little research by finding out the transfer case and transmission ratios first. Enter your values on the left side, press Compute and your answer will be on the right.

  Find Overall Crawl Ratio
Transmis Ratio: TransCas Ratio:
Axle Ratio:
Overall Ratio:



I've spend a bunch of time trying to WAG (wild ass guess) my actual MPH when going down the road. By knowing your gear ratios and tire size you'll get a more accurate idea here. Enter the value on the left, press Compute.

  Find MPH
RPM: Tire Diameter:

Axle Ratio: Transmis Ratio:
TransCas Ratio:
MPH:



I suppose if you don't have a tachometer you could use this form, otherwise it's only useful to find out how accurate your Tach is. Enter the values on the left, press Compute.

  Find RPM
MPH: Axle Ratio: Transmis Ratio:
TransCas Ratio:


Tire Diameter:
RPM: