Not against, you are correct. It is an expensive endeavour. However it needs to be done if you want to do it properly and not have the driveline grenade on ya.

 

Less expensive than a trans rebuild.

 

Took a look, looks like I have a 3.25in block in between the rear axel and springs so I'm guessing this is a 3in body lift, am I assuming right, I'm new to this truck thing, but I'm loving every minute.

 

Body Lifts are when polyurethane blocks are placed in between the body and frame at the mounts. Your best bet to determine what size tires you can run would be to post pics of your truck so we can see how much lift you actually have.

 

block between frame and truck bed = body lift....... block between axle and spring = suspension lift... when/if you re-gear, do you plan on taking that project yourself, or have someone do it for you... doing it yourself will save some $$$$$ and more pride in your workmenship, having someone else do it will cost ya an arm and a leg, but you know its done right (might even come with a warranty )

 

*having someone else do it also means you wont screw it up too badly yourself, and run into more issues either immediately or later on..

 

Re-gearing isn't rocket science, but there is a proper procedure and sequence that must be followed. It's important to come to an understanding in your mind as to why things have to be done that way before doing it.
The cost of the specialized tools needed is less than labor charges, and when the job is done you'll have something to show for your money, and you'll know it was done right.

 

I suppose it depends how mechanically inclined you are.

 

Well if I do a lift ill go on post (I'm military) to the car care center and do it so there will be no tool cost. I think I'm mechanically inclined, I'm pretty good with the motor, but suspension and trans are new to me.

 

I dont recommend doing gears on your own if youve never done it before. If you want to do it yourself find someone whos done it before and knows what to do so they can guide you Wouldnt want to do something wrong and break something from inexperience.