2.0T Engine Re-Gear

[Bugan]

Got a lift, and 35's, going to re-gear from the Stock 3.45 to something bigger since I'm running and constantly running 35's.
I've seen a lot of videos that say to re-gear to a 4.56 to get the feel, tranny strain and see that 8th gear more often, others state that a 4.10 is enough. But all on the V6, not the 2.0......
What do you guys think? Its my daily, weekend warrior, fire trails and some light rock climbing, like light...gate keepers mainly.
I want that stock "hump" that 8th gear and MPG (per say) of the stock 31's at that 3.45 gear ration.

thanks all, be kind.

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[limeade]

If it were me, I'd go with the 4.56. That's my gut feeling, haven't looked at a gearing calculator, but that's what I'd go with. If you ever add armor, tow a trailer, etc. you'll appreciate the 4.56's better than the 4.10's.

I'm on 37's, lots of armor with the 2.0T and I went with 4.88's. I don't regret not going to 5.13's at all (which is a popular ratio for 37's and larger tires). I see 8th gear a lot now, including on slight inclines.