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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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I had planned on going with 3.73s or 4.10s but havent made up my mind, which would yall recommend and why?
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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I would go 4.10s. They dont make a massive difference over 3.42s so I wouldn't even bother with 3.73s. Ideally it's best just to add power instead of steeper gearing.
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3.73's if you want to boost it later. 4.10s+ if you want to stay N/A
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3.73's if you want to boost it later. 4.10s+ if you want to stay N/A
where would you recommend i buy them from? I also want to get a Eaton LSD... thanks in advance
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where would you recommend i buy them from? I also want to get a Eaton LSD... thanks in advance
he would recommend rons machining service, and to get a trutrac..
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 05:18 PM
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he would recommend rons machining service, and to get a trutrac..
Lmao, we sure send them a lot of business. Someone should really talk to them about becoming a sponsor
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Only complaint is they dont use timkin bearing kits, but they sell good ****.
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Only complaint is they dont use timkin bearing kits, but they sell good ****.
will i need those bearing kits?
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he would recommend rons machining service, and to get a trutrac..
why a trutrac?
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