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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 04:51 PM
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Default FRONT AND REAR RING AND PINION 3.73

i DON'T KNOW IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED BUT I'M LOOKING FOR A FRONT AND REAR AXEL RING AND PINION SET FOR A 2005 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL.
I HAVE 4.10'S IN THE TRUCK RIGHT NOW AND THE TRUCK HAS 1300 MILES ON IT. I WOULD LIKE TO PUT 3.73'S IN THE TRUCK IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN SELLING OR SWAPING. BOTH FRONT AND REAR HAVE TO BE CHANGED.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 05:15 PM
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why not add an Overdrive gear set like the one at Gear Vendors

it will lower the overall engine speed, however it allows you to keep the 4.10's for future hauling and offroading.

I am not slamming you for thinking this, I contmeplate the same thing when I hit the fuel pump, however I like the 4.10's for getting heavy loads going, but would also like to lower my engine speed since at 70mph I'm turning right at 2300rpm
 
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 05:56 PM
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I DON' HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THAT, I DON'T THINK? BUT I THOUGHT THE PRICE FOR THE OVERDRIVE WAS OVER $5,000.00 UNLESS I WAS INCORRECT? BUT I'LL DOUBLE CHECK.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 06:17 PM
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after everything is said and done it will be in the neighborhood of $3800

edit: and that includes a new driveshaft
 
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 06:29 PM
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THATS ABOUT RIGHT, I JUST GOT OFF OF THE PHONE WITH THE COMPANY THEY SAID THE UNIT IS 2995 + 45 SHIPPING.
AND YOU EITHER SHORTEN YOUR OWN DRIVE SHAFT OR BUY A NEW ONE AND HANG YOUR OLD ONE IN THE GARAGE.

IT SOUNDS LIKE A BETTER IDEA AND I THINK THE ONLY THING I PERSONALLY HAVE TO DEAL WITH IS THE 3000K PLUS PRICE TAG.

SO WHATS THE DEAL? HOW COME YOU DON'T HAVE ONE ON YOUR TRUCK YET? LOL

DREW, THANKS FOR THE TIP.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 11:42 AM
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how come I dont have one yet???

I got married a month ago, just bought a house, do I need to go on
 
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 01:04 PM
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YOU SHOULD CONSIDER YOURSELF LUCKY.

I MEAN, YOU STILL HAVE THE TRUCK RIGHT? LOL

BE GLAD SHE STILL LETS YOU DRIVE IT.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 01:35 PM
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she likes the truck about as much as I do. When we were going over the numbers for the mortgage payments I was wondering if I was going to have to get rid of it, but her own words were, "I'll find a way so you keep that truck."

I would let her drive it but she doesnt know how to drive a manual, both the Dodge and my little yoda are both sticks
 
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 01:46 PM
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GOOD THING YOU DECIDED TO MAKE IT OFFICIAL, SHE SOUNDS LIKE A KEEPER TO ME.

I TRIED TO TEACH MY WIFE HOW TO DRIVE A STICK BEFORE WE GOT MARRIED AND I THINK IT TOOK A FEW YEARS OF MY LIFE EXPECTANCY AWAY. IT PROBABLY WASN'T THE WORST THING IN THE WORLD THAT SHE COULD'T GET THE HANG OF IT BECAUSE I HAVE A 1995 ZR1 SITTING IN THE GARAGE WITH LESS THEN 3500 MILES ON IT AND I COULD ONLY IMAGINE HOW MANY TIMES I WOULD FIND IT MISSING IN THE SUMMER IF SHE COULD DRIVE IT.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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I would teach her on my little yoda since the engine stalls easier. the Ram even dumping the clutch in second going up a hill wont stall it.
 
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