who swapped to a 3.08 gear and how do you like it ?

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Originally Posted by WorkinLonghorn

Wow,you have a lot of confidence in your truck.

In my 5200 lb.(with tools) GMC the brakes work great when there's a 1400Lb camper on the back. But since there was no weight-sensitive propotioning system, the rears skid way before they should when the truck is empty.
Maybe you have your prop. valve set correctly for the way you always drive. I seem to need an adjustable one.
Even so I just don't think 80 MPH is wise or necessary in any pick-up.

I really am confidant in it. It weighs 3850, which is about the same as my company car (taurus) and the yukon, unloaded weighs 5800 lbs. I have had it loaded down before and I drive it carefully then, but if anything, it felt more stable, but harder to stop.

I'll say this for anyone that drives these a lot, upgrade the brakes before anything else. I put a C-20 power master cylinder set up in mine and love it. I was fortunate enough to start with front discs. I would like to put in rear discs eventually too. I lowered it with new coils with correct spring rates and a 3.5" lower ride hieght, and I added the factory style front sway bar. I may add a rear bar too to get rid of more lean. It drives great, rides nice, corners good for a truck, stays fairly flat and will still tow or carry a load just fine. I love it and really miss driving it right now while it's tore down.

I apologize for the thread high jack.