jimmy build

[70 beast]

update time!

ok, since i got the carb on i have been fighting the brakes tooth and nail. ended up replace the brake booster, master cylinder (3x..2 previous were faulty), proportioning valve, front calipers, and now brake pads (front only)...damn haha. but all was worth it. stops really good now. im looking into going to hydro-boost. have a buddy that runs it and says its one of the best mods hes done yet.

all i need to do now is get shocks for all 4 corners, maybe a new 4 core radiator, door locks, air filter, and re-gear the front axle to 4.56 to match the Eaton...and ofcourse register it and insurance

i do have a few questions on re-gearing.

Situation: i have the original d44 from this truck. it has 3.08 gears and i want to re-gear it to 4.56. ive been reading that if i go with a "thin cut" gear set ill need a new carrier. then i read about "thick cut gears".
now the questions
1. is there any downsides to thick cut?
2. can i really use my existing carrier?
3. is there any downsides to running a used (but in good shape) ring and pinion set (given its a thick cut set)

i really want to try and re-gear it myself (ive read ALOT so im pretty familiar with the procedure but reading and doing are two separate issues). there is a gear shop that can do it for a good price. (d44 is just a housing and gears, so eassy install i suppose)should i try and re-gear it myself for just take it to the shop?

ill post pics as soon as i get home. now i get to look orward to 4 hours of physics....yay