New gears recommended?
#1
New gears recommended?
I have a 98 f150 4x4 5.4l with 3.73 lsd and would like to have new gears in the rear. I tow a trailer pretty often and have 33" tires on mostly stock suspension, just a little beefed up for hauling.
I was thinking of going with 4.10 gears but will that be enough, should I go 4.56?
Also, will this help my truck from having to down shift all the time?
Its embarrassing how much it drops a gear while driving with or without a trailer.
I was thinking of going with 4.10 gears but will that be enough, should I go 4.56?
Also, will this help my truck from having to down shift all the time?
Its embarrassing how much it drops a gear while driving with or without a trailer.
Last edited by kjh98F150; 05-06-2009 at 12:16 AM.
#2
#4
What do you mean I will be spending 1,500? Would this not be all I needed?
http://www.americantrucks.com/motive...456-gears.html
Or would I need more?
http://www.americantrucks.com/motive...456-gears.html
Or would I need more?
#7
That's right. But, with a 98 model, you should change out the bearings while you are at it. If you have traction lok in the rear, some new clutches would be a good idea while you are at it and then the labor if someone else does it for you. Add it all up and $1500 would be close. The lubricant for the rear is $50 or so.
I you know how to do it properly yourself, you could just inspect the bearings and put the gears in. It's not a beginner job. If you've never done it before, it may be cheaper in the long run to pay someone else to do it.
I you know how to do it properly yourself, you could just inspect the bearings and put the gears in. It's not a beginner job. If you've never done it before, it may be cheaper in the long run to pay someone else to do it.
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#8
Well all parts considered I wouldn't see it getting past $600 maybe 650 and I wouldn't be doing it myself but I'm on better than good terms with my mechanic so I'd say I could have it done front and rear for no more than 900. I also know a few good ol' country boys who I might be able to sucker in for a case of beer and 100 bucks. But that could cost me more in the long run.
Thanks guys for all the input, it has helped me out a bunch since I set my summer budget for my truck at $700 and had that in there as part of that. I now will just do shocks and leaf springs, at least until I get some more change in my pocket
Thanks guys for all the input, it has helped me out a bunch since I set my summer budget for my truck at $700 and had that in there as part of that. I now will just do shocks and leaf springs, at least until I get some more change in my pocket
Last edited by kjh98F150; 05-06-2009 at 09:37 PM.