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11-18-2013, 10:10 PM
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Dumb Question?
Hey Guys (and Gals?)
I have a quick, and potentially dumb question for all of you who want to help a guy out. I'm thinking or purchasing another 72 truck, but this one is "kind of" a mish-mash of stuff, unlike any I've had in the past. The vehicle currently has a Dana 44 in the front with a 4:10 ratio and the rear Dana 70 posi geared at 4:56. Is the most cost effective solution to have a reliable, 4x4 going forward to: a) Re-gear the Dana 44 to 4:56 b) Re-gear the Dana 70 to 4:10 c) Something else? Your input is appreciated! |
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11-18-2013, 10:44 PM
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Re: Dumb Question?
Depends a lot on how you plan to drive the truck, and what kind of wheel/tire combo you want.
One thing is for sure, both axles need to have matched gear ratios.
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11-18-2013, 11:18 PM
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Re: Dumb Question?
I am interested in using it as a weekly errand runner around town with about five 4x4 trips a year to rugged locations. No rock crawling, but some snow, mud, etc. Has a rebuilt 350 and 35 in tires.
Have any thoughts on the setup for that kind of use? |
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11-19-2013, 01:40 AM
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Re: Dumb Question?
With a smallblock and 35" tires, you'd be better off with the 4.10s.
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11-19-2013, 12:40 PM
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Re: Dumb Question?
My 69 K20 has 4.56s and my 70 K5 has 4.10s - when the 69 was torn apart a while ago I put it's 35"s on the 70 and found the 4.10s were a very nice fit for those tires. You'll appreciate the ability to drive at comfortable rpms at 65 mph but still have grunt to get you going.
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11-19-2013, 03:20 PM
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Re: Dumb Question?
I'm running 4.57 with 33" tall tire, and plan on going to 4.10 sooner or later.
Mainly for the drive-ability on the open road, and to lower the average RPM range I am in.
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11-19-2013, 05:25 PM
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Re: Dumb Question?
Thanks for the feedback. I hope to be the owner of a K2500 soon!
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11-21-2013, 03:25 AM
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Re: Dumb Question?
put a 12 bolt in the rear with 4.10 gears.
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11-22-2013, 12:28 AM
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Re: Dumb Question?
Put a 14 bolt with 4.10s in the rear and never worry about it again.
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