Cost Axle Ratio Swap

From: Jim Oitzinger (delspam.jozinger@infohwy.com)
Date: Sat Dec 13 1997 - 21:30:42 EST


New Dak 4x4 with 31" wheels has come with a 3.55 axle ratio. Want to
swap out for 3.92 ratio which will "return" shift points to same speeds
as the 3.55 with standard 28" tires. Tooling along at 65 in 3rd is
worthless especially when there is no way I can get those big 31x10.5's
to spin off the line. Low end strength is needed.

How much should a swap like this cost?

Off road shop quoted me $1,400, 700 an axle. This seems way high. I
had thought a few hundred, but the I might be out of date.

Any input appreciated.

Jim O.
Dak '98 4x4 5sp with soon to be removed 3.55



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