Is a gear swap worth it in a 4.7L

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I have a 2004 1500 4x4 with the 4.7L. I am looking at doing some upgrades while I tune up the truck, and considering upgrading gears. I will eventually put a 4-6" lift with 35's or 37's. I know that is a lot of tire for this engine, so I'm wondering if 4.56 gears would be a good decision. I am also curious about whether or not I should install a LSD at the same time. What are yall's thoughts? If you think I should consider a LSD, what do you recommend: Auburn or Detroit?
 

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I am in the same boat far as the LSD. If your going to 37s def bump up gears. My original plan was a 7"-9" lift with 37's and got the 4:56 gears, I'm now doing a 4.5" lift (future maybe body lift) on 35's and still doing the 4:56 gears.
 
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Thanks for the suggestion. Hopefully someone will chime in on the LSD.
 

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Yea I would like to hear on the LSD as I am interested too. I had a post up I think on another forum about them if I should go that route and I think about 98% people said yes, but I didn't ask about which one to go with.
 

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Will this Chrysler 9.25 hold up to the 4.56 well enough?


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Will this Chrysler 9.25 hold up to the 4.56 well enough?


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I don't see why not. From everything I've read the 9.25 is a strong, solid axle. Some even say it's better than a D60 in some cases.
 

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Gears? Yes...

When I was doing a lot of towing with my 04 2wd regular cab I put 4.56's in with stock height tires (265/70-17) and it was incredible. Don't go over 65 though if you're concerned with mileage. That was with stock-ish tires though. With an empty bed if you floored it, it would spin the tires for 15-20 feet. That's without brake locking it. Brake lock it and... Well... My lawyer advised me not to talk about that... :)

I moved and started using the truck as a commuter and went to 3.90 gears. I really wanted 4.10's but they were back ordered and I was kind of limited on when I could have the truck in the shop.

I wish I knew what LSD I put in it, it's awesome. It's really tight and if you make tight turns like in a parking lot and hit the gas a little it squeals the inside tire.

Back to the gears, with 35's I wouldn't hesitate for a second to put 4.56's in. You will need a notched cross shaft though. The gears are so thick you have to put the cross shaft in, then put the gear on, then you rotate the cross shaft to get the C clips in when you put the axles in.
 
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