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Old 04-01-2010, 06:07 PM   #51
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What shop is that? The only 4x4 shop I know of that was local closed down a while back?
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Old 04-01-2010, 06:38 PM   #52
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B & D fab in Villa Ridge
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Old 04-01-2010, 09:04 PM   #53
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man I love white letter tires!
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Old 04-02-2010, 09:54 AM   #54
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Want to trade for one 15 yrs newer?
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Old 04-02-2010, 09:58 AM   #55
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lol sure why not!
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Old 04-02-2010, 10:27 AM   #56
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Ha - I figured you'd say pizz off! Mine is likely to become my wife's truck soon, but I would if I could.

Instead of guessing what gear you need or relying on the opinion of others, play around with tire/gear/mph or tire/gear/rpm calculators and see what gear suits you. Offhand, 4.88's sounded high. But I ran them through this calculator - http://www.angelfire.com/fl/procrastination/rear.html - and they're not a bad choice at all.

Your transmission ratio (final drive ratio, overdrive ratio) is .70.
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Old 04-02-2010, 10:45 AM   #57
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I talked to this guy here locally for awhile yesterday.. turns out he's a pretty big deal.. has quite a few sponsorships and all. He went through the math and to put it back to factory RPM 4.56's would do exactly that, but he suggested 4.88's for a little more umphf. And since I wont really be going over 65mph in it, we decided they'd work perfect.
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Old 04-02-2010, 12:51 PM   #58
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I ran 456 gears in my old 84' Blazer with 35" tires... had a shift kit in the transmission... and was able to chirp the tires hitn 2nd gear. I was happy with the 456s'... JMO. BUT it was hard on the driveshaft and yokes...
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Old 04-02-2010, 01:31 PM   #59
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BUT it was hard on the driveshaft and yokes...
Maybe the 4.88's would make it easier on them?
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i dont think thats a six inch lift my 88 had a 4 inch lift and a 4 inch block in the back and sat higher with 35s
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Maybe the 4.88's would make it easier on them?
Sorry I think wrote typed that in the wrong order... I meant the hard shifting was bad on the ujoints, etc. You should still be fine with the 4.88's as others have said... I was just stating that the 456's gave me plenty of get up and go.. thats all.
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Old 05-07-2010, 07:44 PM   #62
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I finally got the gears done. I'm glad I went with the 4.88's! Its a whole new truck now.. OD is back!
Forgot to add, He put in a factory style limited slip, clutch style rear.

I also put a new Sony stereo in.. I'll update the thread with new pics soon.
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Old 05-07-2010, 09:15 PM   #63
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looking good....now i know what i'm gonna do the that 4x4 burban sittin beside Jezabelle.....
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Old 06-24-2010, 08:40 AM   #64
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Big update - I cleaned her up and might have a buyer. I hate to part, but I got an offer hard to refuse. Here are the pics. She will be missed.









If you're still here and want to see ALL the pics, here go
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If my buyer flakes, it could end up on ebay or here...
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Man that looks great!, hate to see it go!
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Yeah no kidding, beautiful Burb. Hate to hear you're selling it.
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Man that thing is HOT!!!!
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Old 06-24-2010, 04:50 PM   #68
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Man you're killing me. You first have a sweet SWB, and then the burb, and now what? Come on you know something else already has your eye.

Good luck man hope it all works out.
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Man you're killing me. You first have a sweet SWB, and then the burb, and now what? Come on you know something else already has your eye.

Good luck man hope it all works out.
I have my eye on paying off this credit card bill.
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Old 06-25-2010, 08:58 AM   #70
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I have my eye on paying off this credit card bill.
Where is the fun in that? Go intimidate a few Priuses, and you will feel a lot better.
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Old 06-25-2010, 09:08 AM   #71
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Well, the new owner is picking her up today. I'll miss her, but there will be another square body in the future for me.
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