I finally bit the bullet and ordered up a set of 4.10 gears. The fronts include the carrier, ring and pinion, and the rear ring and pinion are Richmond manufacture. $275 plus $35 shipping for the entire package.

My mechanic told me $250 per axle to install, so now I've gotta gather my new rear axles ($116 each at Summit Racing), 7 new U-joints ($20 each at Summit Racing), and front and rear install kits ( about $130 each at Randys Ring and Pinion).

So for about $1500 I'll have everything re-geared and will be able to haul a**** and my camper.

 

That's a good deal. It cost me $1800.

 

Mine also cost about $1800, but that also included the purchase and installation of an Auburn limited slip at the same time.

 

Can't afford to upgrade the rear carrier to a limited slip so am just using the one that came with the truck. If it wasn't for the upgraded axles and $140 in U-joints (no use putting the old ones back in) I could save myself about $370 +.

 

Nice!
Mine's going to cost slightly more than that for 2wd!

 

Ouch!!!! Who saw you coming up the sidewalk with cash in your hand? What you installing?

 

4.56's and a LSD. Forgot about the LSD, and your just getting gears, right?

 

Rear ring and pinion and front ring, pinion, and carrier. I'm also installing all new u-joints and new rear axles.

 

Hey Guys,
I've read just about every thread on hereregarding gears and can't find a definitive answer. Not to mention the fact that the mechanics around here are no help. You can see my truck stats below. I'm running 285's on stock gears. I know I should upgrade, but I don't know what to. The biggest I'll probably ever go on the tires is 35's. What gearing should I go with??????

Thanks a ton,

 

I got my Auburn LSD for $357 from Rye Valley Gear and Oil then had to pay $14 something shipping but I was in the same state. Might be more if I was in a different state. do you have the open diff now or the LSD? If you have the LSD I'd upgrade it before it goes out on you.

http://auburngear.com/aftermarket/su...p;sid=Virginia

There is the info for the place I got mine. It was the cheapest I found.