3rd Gen Ram Tech 2002-2008 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 2002 through 2008 Rams Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

Rear end gear question.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 04-22-2018, 10:10 AM
Grkmscl's Avatar
Grkmscl
Grkmscl is offline
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Rear end gear question.

Ok, I have a 2007 Ram 1500 with the 4.7 liter. Love my truck and don't want to replace it. Bought a toy hauler and now I'm wanting to replace the rear end gears with what's best for towing. Im not sure which ones to go to. I think mine has the 3.55 in it. Can anyone help?
 
  #2  
Old 04-22-2018, 10:36 AM
HeyYou's Avatar
HeyYou
HeyYou is offline
Administrator
Dodge Forum Administrator
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Clayton MI
Posts: 80,692
Likes: 0
Received 3,171 Likes on 2,924 Posts
Default

What size tires are you running?
 
  #3  
Old 04-22-2018, 10:44 AM
Grkmscl's Avatar
Grkmscl
Grkmscl is offline
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

35x12.5s
 
  #4  
Old 04-22-2018, 10:46 AM
Grkmscl's Avatar
Grkmscl
Grkmscl is offline
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Also any engine mods I can make for more horsepower.
 
  #5  
Old 04-22-2018, 10:48 AM
HeyYou's Avatar
HeyYou
HeyYou is offline
Administrator
Dodge Forum Administrator
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Clayton MI
Posts: 80,692
Likes: 0
Received 3,171 Likes on 2,924 Posts
Default

4.56 gears...... I bet it's a real dog with 35's, and 3.55's......

As for the engine, think I would start with a tuner.......
 
  #6  
Old 04-22-2018, 10:53 AM
Grkmscl's Avatar
Grkmscl
Grkmscl is offline
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

So, can I just replace the gears in rear end or do I have to do the front too? Actually doesn't do to bad. Also read that i could gain horsepower by removing the fan and clutch and replacing with an electric one.
 
  #7  
Old 04-22-2018, 10:55 AM
HeyYou's Avatar
HeyYou
HeyYou is offline
Administrator
Dodge Forum Administrator
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Clayton MI
Posts: 80,692
Likes: 0
Received 3,171 Likes on 2,924 Posts
Default

You have to do the front as well, if you want to be able to use four wheel drive.... otherwise, things break. Gets expensive REAL fast.

Isn't there already an auxiliary electric fan on your truck? You can eliminate the mechanical fan, but, it really doesn't get you much.
 
  #8  
Old 04-22-2018, 10:57 AM
Grkmscl's Avatar
Grkmscl
Grkmscl is offline
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Idk. I'll have to look. Someone said could add 10 hp?
 
  #9  
Old 04-22-2018, 10:58 AM
Grkmscl's Avatar
Grkmscl
Grkmscl is offline
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

What kind of tuner do you think would be best?
 
  #10  
Old 04-22-2018, 11:11 AM
HeyYou's Avatar
HeyYou
HeyYou is offline
Administrator
Dodge Forum Administrator
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Clayton MI
Posts: 80,692
Likes: 0
Received 3,171 Likes on 2,924 Posts
Default

For the older trucks, SCT tuner from Hemifever, or Flyin' Ryan are the most popular, I would expect that either of them would have something for the newer trucks as well. Check out their respective websites, and see what you think.

No idea how much power the mechanical fan actually takes up. Question becomes, how much money do you need to spend to recover that 'lost' horsepower..... Lots of folks make eFans for dodge trucks, most of them run in the hundreds of dollars..... there are cheaper solutions...... sourcing a fan from a junkyard, and doing your own wiring, etc..... reliability, and not confusing the PCM becomes the primary concern there. (yeah, on some newer trucks, the mechanical fan clutch is actually controlled by the pcm.......) Guess it depends on if you want to spend the money on someones already developed system, or, time and effort on setting up your own.
 


Quick Reply: Rear end gear question.



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:41 PM.