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?

 

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.

 

And what size tires are we going to ?

 

I'm really stuck because a 4.10 makes it a 3.07:1 and a 4.56 makes it a 3.41:1 and I want to be in the MIDDLE!

 

Nowhere near your neighborhood, just up to a measly 37"

 

That's what I am running now! WIth your auto though, I guess the 3.19s wouldn't be too good to it.

 

With the 6-speed and all the power you're making I'm sure the 4.10's would suffice. For us mere mortals I'd push the 4.56s

 

The Song------ " You Can't always get what you want. Oh, you can't always get what you want!!!!! But if your name is Wigg's------ Oh, you get what you need!!" ------ I could entertain a Blind man with a Flashlight !

 

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

 

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

2006 Dodge Laramie Diesel 3500 6 speed QC SWB

 

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.

 

I'm still wating for gears to go the other way. I'd like 3.36!

 

Get bigger tires!!!

 

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!

 

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