Solid U-Joints and 3.70 gears!
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Solid U-Joints and 3.70 gears!
Picked up my driveshaft, halfshafts and newly rebuilt and re-geared pumpkin today on the way to work. Brand-new Spicer solids and 3.70s to replace the old 3.08s. Things are coming together. Just waiting on a gasket and cushions from the Doc and we'll be just about ready to rock. Think I'll notice the 3.70s when I drive it? :lol:
Just sharing...
Just sharing...
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Re: Solid U-Joints and 3.70 gears! (The Dude)
That's my setup!! I have a 3.73 rear end and solid spicers... However - my first gear on my tranny is 3.27.. and therefore feels even more aggressive...
:cheers:
Olivier
:cheers:
Olivier
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Re: Solid U-Joints and 3.70 gears! (The Dude)
I'm about to have that done,Would you mind telling me how much you payed to have the new gears intalled and the pumpkin rebuilt?
I can not wait to make the switch from 3.36 to 3.90
Thanks :cool: :reddevil
I can not wait to make the switch from 3.36 to 3.90
Thanks :cool: :reddevil
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From: Calif.
Re: Solid U-Joints and 3.70 gears! (Zack Wenning)
Zack, I paid $400 for the rebuild with the gears. Your mileage may vary since my gears were a special deal--somebody ordered 'em and then backed out of the deal. The shop wanted rid of them so I got the Goodguy price.
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Re: Solid U-Joints and 3.70 gears! (The Dude)
You'll definatly notice more TQ and pick up from the hole. On the down side you will have increased cruisin rpm's on the highway. I do pretty good on the highway with my 3.90's since I got the 2004R with .67 od in 4th. I rev 2250rpm @65mph. :cheers: