Question about installing 4.88 gears

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08-23-2018, 05:44 PM

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Question about installing 4.88 gears

Just wondering if i need a different carry to accommodate the 4.88 gears in the front diff?. I was told i didnt need a new one for the 9.5" rear. stock gears are 3.42. thanks in advance

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01-30-2019, 06:55 PM

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You shouldnt need a new carrier thats when you have 3.08 gears

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02-04-2019, 08:22 AM

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Nope, don't need a new carrier. I just did the swap 2 months ago.

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02-06-2019, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Deezl SS

Nope, don't need a new carrier. I just did the swap 2 months ago.

what ratio did you swap in?

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02-06-2019, 10:35 PM

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4.88's. I had 3.73's.

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