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Old 04-25-2011, 01:43 AM
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new 4.88 gears installed

I finally broke down and had some 4.88 gears installed. got a good deal on a set of yukon gears and had a local guy install them. He does a lot of gears for people out of his garage at home. He charged me $200 an axle, so I got all of it done for under a $1000 parts and labor. My truck sure loves me now, it's been pissed off ever since I put the 37's on.
 
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Old 04-25-2011, 02:34 AM
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That's a screamin deal awesome man
 
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Old 04-27-2011, 10:59 PM
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Good deal!

What are your rpms at 70?
 
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Old 05-09-2011, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by str8t six
Good deal!

What are your rpms at 70?
about 2300 rpm @ 70 with 37's
 
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Old 05-14-2011, 02:18 PM
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Thanks. Not bad rpms. I'll probably be turning 2500 with my 35's.
 
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Old 05-15-2011, 06:18 AM
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Thanks. Not bad rpms. I'll probably be turning 2500 with my 35's.
Wow, I'm doin' around 2100 at 70mph with 33's, though I have a 4.10 rear. You might want to consider regearing yourself.
 
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Old 05-16-2011, 04:26 PM
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Awesome to hear, I'm getting my 4.88s stalled as I type.
 



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