Originally Posted by HemiMoparGuy1981

If I do this should I change the bearings and seals while it's open?? truck has 68,000. I am contemplating an Auburn LSD as well since it is apart and is another weak link.

...and something that may help with my empty bouncing issue that I mentioned in a thread about my tires and how the ride went to crap with Wranglers.

Originally Posted by HemiMoparGuy1981

Ok, so I'm definitely talked into a permanent gear swap as everyone says that MPG will have a more positive affect than negative like I had thought (even though I hate fixing something that isn't broke). But I guess some of you say it'll take stress off the tranny which appeals to me since that seems to be a weak link in Dodge trucks since 2nd generation. If I do this should I change the bearings and seals while it's open?? truck has 68,000. I am contemplating an Auburn LSD as well since it is apart and is another weak link. Also, is there anything else that will make my truck better for this trip and ultimately better as a whole? I'm already planning on SC tuner only decision there is cortex or flashpaq?? I've read the thread on it and seems to be about 50/50 if I remember correctly...and I mostly sold on Flashpaq but it has been so long since I read that thread that I can't remember the reason.

So yeah, I've got gears and SC planned, maybe LSD..anything else? Someone mentioned airbags as an alternative when I mentioned 3/4 ton springs...what are some advantages of those over helper springs or just adding a leaf? I'm not real concerned with sagging as I have a weight distribution hitch that takes care of most of the sagging...I am looking at mostly ride comfort for a 4000 mile trip and something that may help with my empty bouncing issue that I mentioned in a thread about my tires and how the ride went to crap with Wranglers.

Looking for any and all ideas that will make my truck help make this trip as painless as possible...and improve the truck as a whole.

Thanks