Whoever you have do it, make sure they put new pinion bearings in.
Ron
00 SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of bernd@texas.net
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2000 7:59 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: gear ratios & acceleration
Motive Gear makes a "Trac-Lok" (limited slip) set that ran me $250 for the
Ring
and Pinion. Check with your local Differential Shop(s) and see how much
they
charge for a conversion/upgrade. Labor and Gears alone shouldn't be more
than
$500.
Check them out: http://www.motivegear.com (They also have a nice gear
ratio/tire size chart to boot)
- Bernd
> Thanks guys for the info.
>
> I've done some minor mods on my V6 (3923, tstat, homebrew K&N) and the
> thought occurred to me that I might be ultimately limited by my
unfortunate
> gear ratio. Although I'd guess it's a pretty penny for a new axle, it
> sounds
> like a serious performance boost. One that I should have thought about
> BEFORE
> buying the truck! lol. Along with the 2 extra cylinders.
>
> btw, what would be involved for this - a whole new axle? or can new gears
> be installed in my stock diff housing? (wishful thinking)
>
> thanks
> Kevin D.
>
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