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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 03:20 PM
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Hey guys so i have some questions about gears... the only experience i have is full axle swaps. Im wondering with my 3:92, can i change just the gears out for 4:10 or 4:56's and keep my stock diff housing or do i need to change axles and the diff as well?
Also is it something i could do in my garage in a weekend? or is it best to leave it to the professionals?--i just dont have he knowledge or the specialty tools or shims kits

also my ram is my daily driver---do about 60kms a day...would this increase or decrease my fuel milage?
 
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 03:30 PM
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do 4.56. yes you can keep the stock housing, no you cant do it yourself
 
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Thanks AF
 
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 03:35 PM
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also do you have a website you ordered the gears through?
 
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got mine from moesperformance.com. also check airram.com sometimes they'll have good specials. you'll also need the master install kit with it. If you have 4x4 you need gears for the front too
 
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 03:43 PM
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yep, know i need them for the front too. i believe i have a 9.25 rear just gotta get home to look at my build sheet to find out what my front axle is... i kind of want to say dana 44 but cannot remember
 
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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Big wheel I just bought 456 for my truck moes has the best price out there I looked everywhere airrams are next but if you go to the black truck club in the club section on one of the last few pages I posted a link to dt where a guy has a set front and rear with kits for 500 obo ... But yes as stated leave it to the pros and not just anyone who says I can do gears find a performance shop that is reputable and will gaurantee the work...good luck ill post how I like mine they are sittin at my door step as I'm at work install tuesday wooot...
 
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right on jusjay, would it be this one you bought for the rear?
http://moesperformance.com/index.php...oducts_id=1134
 
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If i can recall, the front is a Chysler 8"
 
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 04:16 PM
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Like the others said, moes has good prices on gears. And if you don't have experience swapping gears, leave it to the pros.
 
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