Who Makes Gears For My Truck?
01-04-2007, 06:20 PM
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Who Makes Gears For My Truck?
Whilst I love my 3.19s right now, when I go to my new tires, I will be down to a 2.79. Now it is possible that 1st gear will become enough of a gear that I can always start out in it. However, I do not think this is possible for it just does not get you up to enough speed in anything other than stop and go traffic and starting in 2nd is going to require a lot of clutch slipping and probably a lot of jerking around. Because of this, I want to get my gears back to 3.19s (where I can cruise 75 @ 2000 RPM). Who make really nice, tough gears?
01-04-2007, 06:27 PM
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Well, your only options are 4.10s and 4.56s. I'm not sure who makes them, but if you call Differential Systems is San Diego, CA (619) 298-3568 they can help you out. They did an '04.5 for Off-Road Magazine and Greg Boardman before he died. Let me know what they tell you, 'cause I'll be in the market myself before too long.
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Well, your only options are 4.10s and 4.56s. I'm not sure who makes them, but if you call Differential Systems is San Diego, CA (619) 298-3568 they can help you out. They did an '04.5 for Off-Road Magazine and Greg Boardman before he died. Let me know what they tell you, 'cause I'll be in the market myself before too long.
01-04-2007, 06:36 PM
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01-04-2007, 06:37 PM
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this guy has everything you want, PLUS what you NEED!! (e-lockers front and rear)
http://stores.ebay.com/JTs-Differentials-Axles
there's also randysringandpinion.com
later, dustin
http://stores.ebay.com/JTs-Differentials-Axles
there's also randysringandpinion.com
later, dustin
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Well now I guess if one wanted to go the limit, and knew a good machinist who could mill out an adapter plate, you could install one of these wallet strainers http://www.roadranger.com/Roadranger...tLST/index.htm
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01-04-2007, 09:34 PM
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No prices on the site. If you have to ask for a price you can't afford it. Looks like I can't afford it. Ah what the heck sign me up for one.... no make it two. I might need a back up.
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Ooooh Boostjunkie, you kill me.
I will check into the gears thing tomorrow. I have heard very good things about randy's ring & pinnion. I will also check out that other site.
First thing is I am going to drive the truck with the 2.79s and see what that is like. I am hoping that it will be tall enough that 1st becomes a real gear!
140MPH here I come!
I will check into the gears thing tomorrow. I have heard very good things about randy's ring & pinnion. I will also check out that other site.
First thing is I am going to drive the truck with the 2.79s and see what that is like. I am hoping that it will be tall enough that 1st becomes a real gear!
140MPH here I come!
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According to aam.com, you can get a 3.54 for an 11.5 rear, and that is the highest ratio. Look here:
http://aam.com/technology/tech_prod_dl_rearaxle.html
http://aam.com/technology/tech_prod_dl_rearaxle.html