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Old 08-16-2007, 02:49 PM
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Any idea what the cost would be or the increase in MPG switching from 4.10's to 3.73's?
 
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Old 08-16-2007, 03:53 PM
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Default RE: Switching from 4.10 t 3.73's

Let me re-phrase that.

Is the cost savings you would see going with 3.73's over 4.10's in gas mileage worth losing that wonderful Boo-Yaa you get from the 4.10's?
 
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Old 08-16-2007, 03:56 PM
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my opinion? no way.. i'd rather drive the truck till it had enough miles on it to trade it for a newer truck with 3.73's if thats what you still want. if it costs a grand to change the gears.. and it bumps you 2 mpg.. it's gonna take a lotta miles to get your investment back
 
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Default RE: Switching from 4.10 t 3.73's

it depends on what your going to do with your truck... you dont mention if it's 2wd or 4wd... if your going to lift & add oversized tires, i'd stay with the 4.11's.
 
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Default RE: Switching from 4.10 t 3.73's

I am only going to do the 2 inch level and bump to 33's on the stock 17 inch rims. I switched over to diesel for the gas mileage and power (getting in and out of traffic here in Socal) and of course because now I'm cool ;o). I have been sooooooo happy with the improved gas mileage and miss my HEMI well ummmm I DON'T!!!!! I have no issue with the 4.10's just thought I would look into it though.

Oh yeah and my rig is 2WD.
 
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Old 08-16-2007, 05:20 PM
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Default RE: Switching from 4.10 t 3.73's

keep the 4.10's if you are going to increase the tire size.
 



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