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Old 12-02-2013, 02:06 PM   #3
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Re: regearing

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Hey folks, Im a new member but long time truck lover. I just recently bought a 1972 K20 Cheyenne super with a 4 speed manual and 4:10 rear. I would like to change the rear gears to a more highway friendly set. Does anyone have a suggestion as to what gearing I should go with? ie 3:73 or 3:03 Any help would be greatly appreciated.
You can also consider running larger tires to balance out the low gear ratio. These rear ends are also known for being bullet proof, so that should be a consideration as well when looking into a rear end swap. But like Bigdav said, parts for these are becoming harder and harder to find.
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