i am getting ready to buy an 03 6 speed today or tomorrow and i was wondering which rear end to get i really need to decide ASAP, so any help would be greatly appreciated

 

the 3:73 should be fine as a every day driver....since you havent said if you tow heavy

 

I really dont tow anything really heavy, the most i would be pulling is a 2 horse or maybe 4

 

The 3.73 is a good mid-range, and would benefit you if you towed in the mountains. I wouldn't get anything lower unless I towed 30K for a living. I like the 3.54s in my 99, and would rather have something even taller, like a 3.25, due to the torque of the engine. If you don't tow much go for the tallest gear you can get. It will benefit you in fuel mileage and top end.<br><br>Chris

 

Thanks for the info. i am ordering my new truck tomorrow (barring dealer stupidity :) black quad cab 2500 HO cummins ;D ;D ;D

 

love my 99 3500 with the 3.54 gear. great top end and handles moderate loads just fine.

 

cfm3110, there is a fairly long thread with several opinions in &quot;Towing and Hauling/RV&quot; called &quot;towing with a 4.10&quot;. Are we getting similar vehicles? Check my signature.

 

looks like you are getting an identical truck to mine. I picked it up Friday and I LOVE IT!!!! it has more power than i thought it would stock and 5th gear is amazing from 45-60. i am looking at the molded steps from mopar like the ones one my truck, but am having trouble finding out if they include the bed &quot;accent&quot; kit as well. Good luck with your truck i know i love mine(at least the first 750 miles i have driven it ;D)

 

just thought i might mention that if ur planning on stepping up a size or 2 in tires, id go with 4.10's so u wont notice the power loss and possibly through off the speedo....