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 rear gear/front gear options
#568105
02/14/05 06:49 AM
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Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 93
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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okay might seem like a dumb question, I am wanting to put a new rear and front memeber in my truck. it is a 93 ext cab 4x4. I was wondering if I could even put a locker in it. I know they did not come with one or was even an option. just wanted to see if I could. been playing with this truck for awhile and learning as I go. Also what gears would be the way to go. as in a ratio. I want to run 33's or 35's but thats it. it will be 3.4 powered. thanks for any and all suggestions.
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Re: rear gear/front gear options
[Re: Adam F]
#568107
02/14/05 08:31 AM
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Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,921
Body Damage is Cool
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4.88 gears for 33's and 5.29 gears for 35's and up. With the 3.4? Sounds a little short, don't you think? Us bigger guys seem to be just fine with 4.88-35", same motor & trannies... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
4xGeek (Chris) '97 T-100 4wd sr5-suto, 3" BL, 1.5" BJ spacers, 35" ProComp AT's, 4.88's, Bilsteins x 6, etc... No longer stuck in SoCal!! 
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Re: rear gear/front gear options
[Re: 4xGeek]
#568108
02/14/05 10:05 AM
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Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 93
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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thanks for the replies. are e-lockers available for the front also? sounds like a bit more work, but I like the drivability of being able to lock and unlock. mostly a daily driver, but I want to build this thing to take whatever I throw at it. might be overkill but what else is there to spend money on? thats fun for me anyways.
I have seen those aussie lockers. was kinda concerned about the noise, but it sounds like it isn't too bad.
thanks again for all the suggestions. I will probably try and find some lockers and run 4:88's with a 33.
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Re: rear gear/front gear options
[Re: muskie]
#568109
02/14/05 03:27 PM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 4,230
Roll Me Over
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No e-locker for the front. My suggestion would be ARB's F & R, especally the front. 4:88 gears for 33's, 5:29's for 35's. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
David Fritzsche
1990 Ex-Cab V-6,5-speed, with a few mods
04.5 CTD Dodge 2500 Ram--Tow Rig
Roseville, CA
"Serenity through Sobriety"
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Re: rear gear/front gear options
[Re: OOP'S]
#568110
02/14/05 04:16 PM
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Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,878
Body Damage is Cool
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No e-locker for the front. My suggestion would be ARB's F & R, especally the front. 4:88 gears for 33's, 5:29's for 35's. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I second the vote for ARBs F&R.
93 4X4 ext-cab, auto, SR5, 3.4 V6, supercharged, 2.1" pulley, URD fuel mods, Aquamist WI, IPT valve body mod, dual cases, 4" superlift, Alcan springs, 33 BFG MT, ARB locked front & rear, 5.29 US Gears, RB 1" BL, 1.5" BJ spacers, TJM T-17, Warn m8000.
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Re: rear gear/front gear options
[Re: mt_goat]
#568111
02/14/05 04:31 PM
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Anonymous
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I vote V6 E-locker 3rd member in the rear axle w/4.88's and an ARB in the front. The IFS uses the 7.5" R&P though, so strength can be an issue. Anybody here busted CV shafts w/a front locker and IFS??
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Re: rear gear/front gear options
#568112
02/15/05 11:26 AM
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Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 93
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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okay thanks for even more sugestions. I will price out what each would cost and go from there. arbs sound great but I believe they are like 650 u.s.? is this right? any ideas as to where the compressor is stored and how would you hook it up? I know newbie questions but I like to be overwhelmed with choices!!!!
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Re: rear gear/front gear options
#568113
02/15/05 03:52 PM
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Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 669
Rock Warrior
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The IFS uses the 7.5" R&P though, so strength can be an issue. Anybody here busted CV shafts w/a front locker and IFS?? no, but my buddy snapped off a cv shaft with an OPEN diff. I wouldnt put a locker in the front of an IFS, but thats just my opinion.
-matt
-'88 toy x-cab, SAS, chevys, gears, lockers, free tires, dented body mod.
-'87 4runner, bone stock DD
"It's OK to do stupid things, as long as you are not stupid about it."
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Re: rear gear/front gear options
[Re: eightyeight]
#568114
02/15/05 05:31 PM
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Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,878
Body Damage is Cool
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If you get the ARB for the front you might as well get it for the rear too. You will already have the air supply, plus you will have these nice matching switches: picture <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
93 4X4 ext-cab, auto, SR5, 3.4 V6, supercharged, 2.1" pulley, URD fuel mods, Aquamist WI, IPT valve body mod, dual cases, 4" superlift, Alcan springs, 33 BFG MT, ARB locked front & rear, 5.29 US Gears, RB 1" BL, 1.5" BJ spacers, TJM T-17, Warn m8000.
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