Possible sollution

"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
03/25/2014 at 15:45 • Filed to: None

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And a bargain at only $1600-$2400.

Well, looks like its back to going slow for me...

DISCUSSION (21)

bob and john > HammerheadFistpunch
03/25/2014 at 15:48

ur driving a 4000+ (i think) pound truck. fast was not ur concern

HammerheadFistpunch > bob and john
03/25/2014 at 15:49

weighs in a little over 5000 now, fast was never going to happen, but better than 40 should.

crowmolly > HammerheadFistpunch
03/25/2014 at 15:52

Are you talking about a ring and pinion swap?

bob and john > HammerheadFistpunch
03/25/2014 at 15:52

tht is also true. another thing you can try is getting smaller wheels and tires for when u have to do towing. same effect, but cheaper

HammerheadFistpunch > crowmolly
03/25/2014 at 15:53

yup. from 4.10 to 4.56

crowmolly > HammerheadFistpunch
03/25/2014 at 15:54

What ring and pinion size? That is pretty steep! $1000-1800 for labor???

HammerheadFistpunch > bob and john
03/25/2014 at 15:54

not much, tires are expensive...min. $600 for tires or $1600 for gears

bob and john > HammerheadFistpunch
03/25/2014 at 15:55

true. but then you have 2 sets of tires, and ur other ones can more off road oriented.

HammerheadFistpunch > bob and john
03/25/2014 at 15:57

trouble is, I will want both where I'm going, and I don't feel like hauling around another set of tires and wheels (add in another $600 for wheels)

bob and john > HammerheadFistpunch
03/25/2014 at 16:00

ur still saving 400 with the tires.

HammerheadFistpunch > bob and john
03/25/2014 at 16:03

well, it only gets me back to what would be an adjusted 4.30 anyway, I would need to go smaller than it wise to get the equiv of 4.56 and I could use the extra power at this elevation anyway. Don't get me wrong, I've though about it, it just doesn't make sense all things considered.

HammerheadFistpunch > crowmolly
03/25/2014 at 16:05

Nitro gears, ~$800-900 in parts including the axle install kit (seals bearings and shims) 6 hours shop labor at ~150 is 900, you wont find much cheaper shop labor that's any good.

crowmolly > HammerheadFistpunch
03/25/2014 at 16:16

You can't use a Yukon gear and install kit? And around me $1000-1200 out the door is the going rate.

HammerheadFistpunch > crowmolly
03/25/2014 at 16:21

Yukon is just as much as nitro, its front and rear (full time 4wd) so I don't think less than $1600 is going to be happening anywhere

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > HammerheadFistpunch
03/25/2014 at 16:24

what is your budget to fix your problem

HammerheadFistpunch > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
03/25/2014 at 16:26

to not have a problem...

crowmolly > HammerheadFistpunch
03/25/2014 at 16:28

Ah shit. I'm a jackass, I forgot it's a F&R swap. DUHHHH. Yeah, that pricing is spot on then.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > HammerheadFistpunch
03/25/2014 at 16:31

ok keep in mind I am insane and some time my brain misses a shift but when it lands it is good..... so what you want to do is go on craigslist and look for a cheap scout or Silverado from the 1970's buy it and designate that as your camper towing only vehicle and problem solved they go for $1000-$5000

Nibbles > HammerheadFistpunch
03/25/2014 at 16:40

You already have 4.10s and are having towing trouble? Good lord

Alternatively: Get a Vortech.

Simplify, then add beer > HammerheadFistpunch
03/25/2014 at 19:23

Do it, but shop around for cheaper parts. You might even be able to find a set of axles with that ratio already installed for less, and that is a lot cheaper to put in.

Regearing can sit your RPMs at the right speed for highway driving. If you can get the right engine speed, you'll save some of that money back in fuel economy.

Plus, it puts less stress on your drivetrain.

HammerheadFistpunch > Simplify, then add beer
03/25/2014 at 20:40

If I had non-locking diffs that might be the case, but any factory e-locker diffs are gobbled right up.