Are there any reputable shops in or around the Modesto, CA area that can regear my truck and add an LSD to it? I don't want to go to 4wheelparts since I hear more bad than good about them, but I am not too sure what shops to trust. I am not against going to the Bay Area (east bay or south bay preferrably) if there are stellar shops available.

Oh, and since we are on the subject... Should I go with 4.56's or 4.88's on my 35x12.50-R17 equiped F150? I would like to go with 36" or so tires someday, but in reality probably won't go beyond my 35's. The 4.88's would be nice for towing, but the highway driving would suck (and I do far more highway driving than towing).

What LSD would you go with in the rear, Auburn, Eaton or a Detroit True-trac?

 

I'd go with the 4.56's and the detriot true-trac.

 

Have you considered using a Ford dealership?

I've gotten a lot of work done at my dealership. They are perfectly reputable and have competitive shop rates.

 

I've heard of these guys. Don't know what the quality of their work is. But I've heard of them.

Petes Gear Shop

21065 Foothill Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94541

Phone: (510) 537-9446

Fax: (510) 537-9530

Products & Services:



* Differentials, Transfer cases, and ratio changes
* Manual Transmissions and clutch service
* Gear Vendors Under/Overdrive installation, (Please call or see link below for more information)
* Standard & High Performance Modifications - mild to wild
* Import & Domestic Installation
* Maintenance service
* We use Torco and Redline fluids
* Free Estimates

 

Also, try Jack @ Mostly Mustangs (510) 893-2113 2576 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA

Mustang guys also do re-gears. At least they'll know their way around a Ford.

 

Thanks for the ideas guys. I've done all of the work on the truck myself (lift, Amp running boards and exhaust so far... nothing tough), but tearing into the diff's scares me a little.

To the end of having a Ford dealership install it, are there any reputable dealership service departments in the area? My local shop is not a good dealership from my experiences, and constantly harp on my mods... my warranty expired 4,000 miles ago give it a rest already.

 

How do you like your Detroit?

BTW, your truck is amazing... my favorite on the site so far.

 

S&C Ford
211 Industrial Street
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 553-4400

I've had several different Fords in & out of the S&C service bay. They do good work. Prices are reasonable.

Closer to you:

Livermore Ford
2266 Kittyhawk Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 294-7700

I've only had routine scheduled maintenance done there. Oil change, multi point inspection, topped off fluids, and rotated tires. Great service. I think that they are a big enough dealership with enough technicians that someone in their shop will know what they are doing.

 

I like it so far.