Originally Posted by Mort

Check out Randy's Ring and Pinion and you want a GM8.6 1999 to 2006.

Originally Posted by Mort

Check out Randy's Ring and Pinion and you want a GM8.6 1999 to 2006.

Originally Posted by cwalker2006

it says that the differential will always have disk brakes. i dont have rear disk brakes.

Originally Posted by Mort

I don't think it matters. Give them a call if you are concerned about the difference from discs to drums. The 1500 trucks have had rear drums since '04 and it should not be a problem. Give them a call it never hurts to check.

Originally Posted by jakebdb56

btw that's the wrong size ring gear if I'm not mistaken, I believe our trucks are the 7.625"

Originally Posted by jakebdb56

there ya go, I confused myself with the damn ring size, once again.



hey cwalker, the disc brakes don't matter from what i've been told, some of the 10 bolts had them and most have the drums like mine.

Originally Posted by chris04

well thats weird why ur putting down 310rwhp and 335ft.lb. of torque i only put down 270rwhp and 289ft.lb of torque with my 5.3l with with cam and bolt on's, thats probably at the flywheel not rear wheels but anyway my buddy put a 212/218 in his 5.3 and that thing has wicked low end power and its good up top too, he ran a 13.9 in the 1/4 with that cam, long tubes, tune with stock converter and 3.42's. but his truck is also a scsb. but sounds like the cam you might be looking for