Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Gear swap in So. Cal>?

[Nickaru]

Is anyone interested in a gear swap? I have 3. 55's and want to go to 4. 10's. I bought a big 5th wheel and want more low end. It's a 4x4. I'm working with a local shop right now, but it just seems easier to swap axles. Any takers? May not cost you anything. :--)

 

[NIsaacs]

Nickaru, it looks like by your signature that you have the perfect tow truck. Why would you want to change to 4. 10's? I don't think you will like them running empty. Keep in mind that 4. 10's in 6th, will be like 3. 55's in 5th. Sorry, I know it is none of my business, I just had to vent!!





"NICK"

 

[Nickaru]

I hear ya about the 4. 10's. I had a 2001. 5 two wheel drive and it had the 4. 10 and seemed to run out of gears on the freeway but I never towed with it and it could have used the 3. 55's. My current truck is a freeway flyer and I wnet from a 21 foot toy hauler to a BIG 5th wheel trailer two weeks ago. The truck hops bad at times trying to take off from a stop. It does have the metallic clutch and I know that's it's nature, but I think the lower gears should minimize it. Also, according to Dodge's towing guide, with 4. 10 gears your max trailer weight is higher. My truck is a weekender and isn't a daily commuter. It gets to stay in my shop right next to my new Next Level Toy Trailer.



Currently, I run 5th gear to stay at the 55 MPH speed with the trailer. Last time I used 6th gear towing my little trailer, it cost me $400 :{ from the CHP clocking me doing 69 MPH. That's the sweet spot for her in 6th but not with a trailer.

 

[Dsl_Duo]

How many miles are on your truck?

What kind of lube do you use?

Dsl_Duo

 

[Nickaru]

I have about 56,000 miles on the truck and I use Lubrication Specialists gear oil. I can't remember the name, I have it at home. I'll post it when I get home.

 

[r hancock]

Hi Nikaru I also live in Lancaster and might be interested in the gear swap any chance we could get together, I'm at L1 and 23rd west. 478-9626 Rob

 

[DTaft]

Gears

Nickaru, I'd be real interested in what you think after the gear change. I have been thinking about going to 4. 10s also. I bought a big 5er and tow the boat behind it. I'm at about 21k lbs total and although I don't have any trouble getting it moving, I thought the new gears would be nice for the hills. Although NIsaacs point is a valid one. BTW, I also live in Lancaster. See you on the road.

 

[DieselLady]

Hey guys. I have a 99 with 3. 54s and an ATS trans. I pulled a 36' triple slide. dry wt. 12600 lbs. and with the comp box on the #3 setting had no problem doing 50 up the grapevine. I also live in Palmdale,(next to Lancaster). We need to meet you folks. There is a big group of Dodge Cummins owners here in the AV. How about coming out to the next DHRA drag races at LACR on July 16th. I will be there racing and so will a bunch of us including Rhancock (post #6) who is a friend of mine too. Check out www.LACR.net for times. Would love to meet you guys. Betty

 

[Tcolesanti]

Watch out for that AV crowd, they get pretty rowdy sometimes... ... ...

 

[Nickaru]

I'm going to pencil in that date on my calendar for the DHRA races. Looking forward to it!

 

[DieselLady]

Watch out for that AV crowd, they get pretty rowdy sometimes... ... ...

Nooooo... Not us!!!!! Just like alot of smoke. Still like the clutch Mr Oil burner????? :-laf :-laf

 

[DieselLady]

I'm going to pencil in that date on my calendar for the DHRA races. Looking forward to it!

Great. . Will see you there. Did you get ahold of Rob about the gear swap? Just wondering how that will work for both of you.

 

[Tcolesanti]

Nooooo... Not us!!!!! Just like alot of smoke. Still like the clutch Mr Oil burner????? :-laf :-laf

It is HANDS DOWN the best clutch I have ever had. All I can say is

 

[DieselLady]

It is HANDS DOWN the best clutch I have ever had. All I can say is

Awsome I expect a demo the next time I see you. :-laf :-laf

 

[HAnderson]

Tom you made it home OK Howard

 

[dieseldude]

i might be interested if you still haven't done the swap yet

 

[Nickaru]

In the shop

I just put it in the shop Monday for new 4. 10 gears and posi's front and rear. I waited and didn't get much on replies. Sorry. I'll have the 3. 55 gears and limited slip for sale shortly. Only 50k miles on them.

 

[rweis]

What's it going to run you $$$ for the swap? I'm thinking of doing the same thing 3. 54 to 4. 10. I have a 2wd so just the $$ for the rear end.



Bob Weis

 

[HAnderson]

What are you going to ask for the 355,s&limited slip. Howard