Check out West Coast Differentials in Rancho Cordova, CA. They've been
real good the last few times and seem to know their stuff. I don't have a
phone book right now for the #, but it should be easy to find.
Kevin
At 11:26 PM 2/24/2003 -0500, you wrote:
>sorry to keep bugging with this, but i'm trying to get the best deal
>possible for the best parts. i made some calls today (Randy's
>ring-and-pinion, Jegs, Summit, and a local speed shop). here's what i was
>told.
>
>Randy's Ring and Pinion
>3.90- $187 (Yukon Gear)
>Trac-loc- $201
>Install kit- $70.27 ($130.27 w/ bearings)
>
>Jegs
>3.91- $276.99 (Richmond)
>
>Summit
>3.91- 276.95 (Richmond)
>install kit- 45.99, w/ bearing $116.39 (raytech)
>
>Murray Speed and Custom (local shop)
>3.91- 250.55 (Richmond)
>
>
>here's my question. should i bite the bullet and go with Randy's ring and
>pinion, and use the Yukon gears (which they claim are quieter and better
>than richmond) or go with the more expensive (and known) richmond gears? i
>know i am definitely going with the Dana unit (trac-loc), but am wondering
>about the gears, and which is better.
>
>also... i consulted with several people, and was told to replace the carrier
>for added power... what is a carrier? should i just get the install kit
>(with bearings, without bearings)? i want to do a great build-up, so i can
>put some power throught this rear-end, and not worry about it blowing up on
>me during a run (in the distant future).
>
>
>also, does anyone know of another vendor that carries these units other than
>those listed above? i want to see if i can get a better price than those
>listed. thanks!
>
>
>
>Gabe Couriel
>http://frontpage.tripod.com/fijigabe0
>
>Doing my best to cure ignorance since 1980!
>---
>1998 Dodge Dakota Club Cab
>239ci V6 - 175hp
>5 speed - AX15
>8.25 Rear-end w/ 3.21 open differential
>
>- Modifications -
>
>Performance: Homemade Cold Air Intake, Flowmaster 40 Cat-back Exhaust,
>Autolite 3923 Spark Plugs, Mopar Performance 7.5mm Spark Plug Wires, Mobil 1
>15W50 Synthetic Motor Oil w/ Mopar Performance Oil Filter.
>
>Audio: Sony Mobile CDX 4180 AM/FM CD Player (40Watt x 4 Channel), Sony Xplod
>XS-R1610 6½ 3-Way Speakers (160 Total Watts)
Kevin Sellstrom, W6KTB
ksellstr@softcom.net
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