Well, I finally tackled the gear swap while I was home for Christmas break this year. Took out the 3.73s and the crappy Ford Limited Grip and got the 4.30s and a TrueTrac put in. Also replaced all four ball joints (pretty sad shape) and all the front end seals. It took a little longer than expected, but I'm sure liking the results. Low end is MUCH better now and I think my town mileage will show a nice improvement.
I've been babying them for a while, but today I got into it fully for the first time... wow! There was a Dodge Hemi with obnoxiously loud dual exhaust which I left in a cloud if black smoke. I wasn't going to drive it hard yet on the new gears, but he taunted me about 3 lights in a row so I had to put him in his place
For anyone thinking about doing your own gears... I would not advise it unless you are VERY proficient. I spent about a week on the floor of a poorly heated shop and would not have been totally against paying to have it done, which is NOT like me. It wasn't fun at all, but I'm glad I did it now. I'll try to get some pics posted soon.
I've been babying them for a while, but today I got into it fully for the first time... wow! There was a Dodge Hemi with obnoxiously loud dual exhaust which I left in a cloud if black smoke. I wasn't going to drive it hard yet on the new gears, but he taunted me about 3 lights in a row so I had to put him in his place
For anyone thinking about doing your own gears... I would not advise it unless you are VERY proficient. I spent about a week on the floor of a poorly heated shop and would not have been totally against paying to have it done, which is NOT like me. It wasn't fun at all, but I'm glad I did it now. I'll try to get some pics posted soon.