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lilblackdak
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10/25/2002
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My 95 2wd dak sport comes with a 3.55 gear right? Im not sure how this gear thing works. is it the first gear in my transmision? How do i get a higher gear. i heard i should look for about a 3.90 (i want to lift and get bigger tires)
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arthur
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10/25/2002
15:50:37
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The gear ratio refers to the gearing in you axle, not your transmission. The higher in number the axle ratio is for better off the line power and better ability to move bigger tires. Only drawback is less top speed and with most, worse gas mileage.
Well depending on your axle set-up i think you could have 3.55 gears, but not sure. If you have the V6 then you should probably think of going 4.10 gears so you not only gain ability for bigger tires but actually get a little more preformance too. If you got the 4 Cylinder or do serious wheeling, go with 4.56.
2002 SXT 4X4 CC 3.9L 3.92LSD
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lilblackdak
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10/28/2002
13:45:05
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ok i have the 4cyl, so how do i change the ratio? im kinda new to this whole thing
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arthur
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10/29/2002
01:11:21
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Well if you're new to it and have money to spend...Randy's Ring and Pinion should have the right gears for your 8.25" axle. Then you bring it to a shop and have them install it. Should run about $400 all said and done for gears and install.
If you need to save money...the install isn't easy, but you can save a butt load if you or a friend does it. The gears will probably run you $200 after shipping @ most.
You can probably figure a gear change up to 4.56 will give you around the same power as if your truck came with the V6.
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lilblackdak
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10/29/2002
13:00:43
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so go to a 4.56? is the install hard to understand and do, or is it time consuming. i have a friend with a family shop a couple hours away. could it be done on a weekend?
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arthur
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10/29/2002
16:23:51
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If your friend is at all knowledgable with cars and doing a gear swap, it should take about 5 hours at most.
The install is both difficult and time consuming. And yes, go with the 4.56, or 4.10 at the least. The gears will give you to off-the-line power you want, just don't expect to go faster than 95mph with either gears.
With gears, the general rule of thumb is if you are going to go to 4.10s, might as well get 4.56 and really enjoy the power! Besides, a difference of .5 compared to stock won't give you much, should go all out with 4.56s.
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lilblackdak
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10/30/2002
12:56:54
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well my friend isnt the knowledgeable one but his cousin is so that should work out fine. and i dont think i can go faster than 95 right now anyways. (come to think of it i havent passed 85 but i never maxed yet)
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forexfour
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10/30/2002
16:09:01
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Hey Arthur,
You gonna come up here and help me out with a gear change? You seem to know what you are talkin' about.
Chris
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