changing rear axle gears?
07-03-2012, 01:08 AM
#1
changing rear axle gears?
I currently have 3.31 open diff on my truck. I would like to change to 3.73 LS for better towing and off roading capabilities. My truck is only a 2wd so LS should help a lot, wont be doing any hardcore offroading, but maybe some muddy trails or spots with deep sand. Has anyone had this done? Can you tell me what you paid? I would need the shop to do it. Is it as easy as swamping out the gears or does it have an effect on the transmission as well. Thanks guys!
07-05-2012, 02:50 AM
#2
Originally Posted by jlfree1015
I currently have 3.31 open diff on my truck. I would like to change to 3.73 LS for better towing and off roading capabilities. My truck is only a 2wd so LS should help a lot, wont be doing any hardcore offroading, but maybe some muddy trails or spots with deep sand. Has anyone had this done? Can you tell me what you paid? I would need the shop to do it. Is it as easy as swamping out the gears or does it have an effect on the transmission as well. Thanks guys!
07-11-2012, 02:21 AM
#3
Senior Member
Do you plan on putting tires on it as well? and you will be paying 600$ just for the Labor... gears might run you $300 on the high side. Make sure you get it from someone in town who has a descent reputation. It would help to get your speedo redone but you don't have too.
07-11-2012, 02:24 AM
#4
Senior Member
O yea! the LS it self... if you go Tru Trac, which i highly recommend, it will be around $450..... ish.... so your looking at ~$750 in parts and $600 in labor... IMO i think you should slap some slightly oversized tires that wont scrub and put 4.10s in it.
