Currently, I have an open 3.42 rear dif. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> I can get a factory G80 locker with 3.73's for free <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> (+ install). Would it be safe to use a used gear/locker with less than 20,000 miles on it? I dont wanna put something in that will eventually hurt something somewhere in the drivetrain.
I would buy a new eaton locker, but being a HS student doesnt allow much time to make $$$$. Any input would be great! Also, if anyone knows a great place that installs gears for an affordable price, please let me know!
Thanks in advance!
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Since you don't have the cash to buy a bunch of power adders, I think you'd be fine with a factory 3.73 setup. You'll love the extra gearing and having 2 tires with traction.

 

Sounds great!... for anyone who has done the swap, how much top-end power did it take away? and did it effect the gas miliage at all?
thanks!

 

Well mine hits the 128mph limiter with the 3.73 so it dosen't take too much away. By the way you should also plan on getting your speedo recalibrated for the gear, either with a hypertech or have someone else do it for ya.

 

Look in my sig up top... I have the Hypertech already. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> Thanks for mentioning it though!
I think autotech at school can do the install for free. The teacher is very good, and has built/modded tons of cars, so I trust him...I hope it will go good when I get the gears in.
Any more input would be apprechaiated!
thanks,
-Kurt

 

TTT on where to install the gears... Autotech at my school doesnt want to take the blame if anything messed up due to the install. I know MTI does a great job, but their prices arent that cheap!!
If anyone knows of a place (preferably on the NW side) that is experienced in gear swaps, please reply or PM me!
thanks,
-Kurt

 

kurt i am comming into town today and know a guy that works at a dealer. i am going to try to get him to put my eaton in as a side job so i dont have to mess with it. if i get it done i will ask him about doing yours and let you know.
Ryan

 

Alright... thanx a lot man!! I dont wanna spend a ton of money, but I still want a good quality job done. Sleeper... got ne pics of your truck on a webpage?? I am up at A&M a lot seein my sis, so if I see ya we can set up a race or BS for a while.
thanx,
-Kurt