2nd Gen Ram Picture thread!!! Pic whore's unite.
Record Breaker
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 2,387
Likes: 41
From: Bismarck, ND
Factory 3:73 Limited slip.
I've thought about 4:10's, but I not sure if the 4:10 wouldwork on the the 3:73 carrier.
Or on the 44 for that matter.
I've also though about finding a wrecked 3/4 ton with 4:10's for the cheap, an putting the full float 70 under it.
I'm not really sure what would be in the front of a 4wd 3/4, I've had 9 of these trucks, 318's, V10's, 12 valves, But this silver truck is my first 4wd.
Hardly any rubbing, they do hit the control arms at full lock slighty, but other than that, they're fine.
I've thought about 4:10's, but I not sure if the 4:10 wouldwork on the the 3:73 carrier.
Or on the 44 for that matter.
I've also though about finding a wrecked 3/4 ton with 4:10's for the cheap, an putting the full float 70 under it.
I'm not really sure what would be in the front of a 4wd 3/4, I've had 9 of these trucks, 318's, V10's, 12 valves, But this silver truck is my first 4wd.
Hardly any rubbing, they do hit the control arms at full lock slighty, but other than that, they're fine.
Record Breaker
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,898
Likes: 162
From: Cle Elum, WA
Assuming I wouldn't have to change the carrier, I'd have no problem changing the ring and pinion.
The truck does seem happier with the 35's on it actually, it doesn't bounce around like crazy on the highway anymore, the speedometer is accurate now, It shifts more normally and rides around 1600 RPM at 60 now.
The truck does seem happier with the 35's on it actually, it doesn't bounce around like crazy on the highway anymore, the speedometer is accurate now, It shifts more normally and rides around 1600 RPM at 60 now.
The carrier break is 3.73/3.92 for the D44 but as people said you can just run thick cut gears so then you don't have to change the carrier. As HeyYou said 4.56 would be the best gear for you to use.
Here is one of the best gear calc I have found online. It lets you see what your rpm's would be in each gear. Check it out.
Record Breaker
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,898
Likes: 162
From: Cle Elum, WA
Went for a nice ride on my bike Thursday and then on Friday too. It got windy as heck on Saturday so I had to put the bike back in the garage. Next Sunday there is a bike show at the Red Horse Diner in Ellensburg. I will be entering my bike in the show. 2 years ago I took 2nd place in the Touring category. We will see what I can do this year.
Administrator
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 87,399
Likes: 4,214
From: Clayton MI
How do you know the speedo is accurate now? I'm guessing you have checked it with a GPS? If not you should and if needed you can get a new gear for the transfer case.
The carrier break is 3.73/3.92 for the D44 but as people said you can just run thick cut gears so then you don't have to change the carrier. As HeyYou said 4.56 would be the best gear for you to use.
Here is one of the best gear calc I have found online. It lets you see what your rpm's would be in each gear. Check it out.
The carrier break is 3.73/3.92 for the D44 but as people said you can just run thick cut gears so then you don't have to change the carrier. As HeyYou said 4.56 would be the best gear for you to use.
Here is one of the best gear calc I have found online. It lets you see what your rpm's would be in each gear. Check it out.
Amateur
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
From: Fieldon, Illinois
Sorry, I did mean 3:55, my mistake.
And yes, I checked it with 2 different GPS-es. Previously, both said the speedo was about 5-6 mph fast, and now with the 35's, both say its spot on.
However, I have noticed that my mileage has absolutely gone in the pooper, Where before I could get 18 on the highway, now I'm lucky if I can get 12.
As for the gearing, after thinking about it, I think i'd rather just find a beat up 4wd 3/4 ton with 4.10's and take it's axles. Because everyone knows 8 lug nuts beat 5, And full float beats semi float.
Funny, I've had 7 of these 94-97 Dodge trucks, and this one is my first 4wd. First short bed too for that matter.
And yes, I checked it with 2 different GPS-es. Previously, both said the speedo was about 5-6 mph fast, and now with the 35's, both say its spot on.
However, I have noticed that my mileage has absolutely gone in the pooper, Where before I could get 18 on the highway, now I'm lucky if I can get 12.
As for the gearing, after thinking about it, I think i'd rather just find a beat up 4wd 3/4 ton with 4.10's and take it's axles. Because everyone knows 8 lug nuts beat 5, And full float beats semi float.
Funny, I've had 7 of these 94-97 Dodge trucks, and this one is my first 4wd. First short bed too for that matter.
Record Breaker
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,898
Likes: 162
From: Cle Elum, WA
