Man...that's a given. I'd shoot the tech who didn't install new ones. ;)
- Bernd
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ronald Wong" <ron-wong@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2000 7:28 PM
Subject: RE: DML: RE: gear ratios & acceleration
> 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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