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Old 03-25-2009, 06:52 PM
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I have a 2003 1500 4x4 quad cab. How can I tell what gears Im running? There is no sticker in the glove box and I dont see anything on the pumpkins. Help
 
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you could always count the teeth on the ring and pinion.
and enter it here http://www.ringpinion.com/Calc_GR.aspx

i have a very nice sticker on my front axle, its on the back side of the front axle.
check there and look real close you might have to clean some dirt/grime off to see it.
 
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get a build sheet from the dealer...
 
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Jack up the rear end and turn the wheels. Count the driveshaft turns. It'll probably be about 3 3/4 turns (3.73).
 
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Yup, get a build sheet.

http://www.dodge.com/wccsapp/univers...ull&category=U

You probably have 3.55 or 3.92 gears

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Noooooooo,
ive go 3.55's! no wonder the truck moves like a pig. Any ideas and prices? ive put on the Fastman TB CAI and am ordering an SCT tuner. Im gonna put in a set of 206's some time this year but Ive got a 6500 pound boat to pull and as it is I only get 11mpg! Any ideas? Of course Ill have to replace front and rear.
 
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Originally Posted by philipb
Noooooooo,
ive go 3.55's! no wonder the truck moves like a pig. Any ideas and prices? ive put on the Fastman TB CAI and am ordering an SCT tuner. Im gonna put in a set of 206's some time this year but Ive got a 6500 pound boat to pull and as it is I only get 11mpg! Any ideas? Of course Ill have to replace front and rear.

Dude, you are just throwing you money away on all them sweet mods without re-gearing...
 
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so what should i do nd how much will it run?
 
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about 1800 for both axles
 
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what gear ratio should i go with 3:92, 4:10 or 4:56!!!
 


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