You must still have 235s on yours.
I always use 1st. I only have to roll a couple feet before 2nd, but why put a strain on anything. Yep there is a little bog and slip when I do start in 2nd,,,but I'm not in that big a hurry anymore, so I use 1st.

dave h.
'89 Raider V6 5spd;Aisin Hubs;; Gen2 LS: frt. brakes, rear coils;U.C.arms;R.trailing arms;idler arm; rear LSD axle w.disc brakes ;2 battery system for Dog's fan; relocated ECU; custom bumpers;J.Baker receiver;Conferr roofrack; t-bar crank.