What's a good rear end?
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What's a good rear end?
The D tow package comes with the 3:92 rear, and it seems to do OK. I'm thinking that a higher ratio would work better with the oversized wheels/tires. I have read posts from those who have gone higher. What other options are there without getting into a drag racing setup? Is there a 4:11? At what point would it be counter productive to go any higher? What is the cost to change including estimated labor?
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The D tow package comes with the 3:92 rear, and it seems to do OK. I'm thinking that a higher ratio would work better with the oversized wheels/tires. I have read posts from those who have gone higher. What other options are there without getting into a drag racing setup? Is there a 4:11? At what point would it be counter productive to go any higher? What is the cost to change including estimated labor?
The change from 3.92:1 to 4.10:1 or 4.11:1 is not enough to justify the cost to me.
If you're going to do it, I would recomend going to 4.56:1.
I went from 3.55:1 to 4.56:1 and it REALLY woke up the vehicle. Funny thing is the MPG is the same as it was in the city but it did drop about 2 on the hwy. The big 5.9 doesn't like to stay at constant higher rpms.
Cost should be about $750 per axle for parts and labor.
Here's a video of mine with the new gears:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPt7PQU_XwQ
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