mike2me
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- Joined
- Dec 2, 2012
- Posts
- 28
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- Location
- SE Wisconsin
- Ram Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 318 - 5.2L V8
Has anyone upgraded the gearbox on a second gen to something different?
I have a half-ton truck and my gearbox has a lot of play, instead of rebuilding it I was contemplating upgrading with oe from a 1-ton or possibly something aftermarket if it is a reasonable price. Can anyone give me any input on pros-cons for an upgrade over stock, I know the gearing is different but is the 1-ton any stronger (harder to break/take more of a beating while wheeling).
Currently my truck has 35s i probably wouldnt go bigger but if i do ill only run 37s max. Right now my truck has the stock tie rod/drag link but in the coming months I plan on upgrading to a new setup built out of heavy gauge dom and 1 ton ends.
Rebuilding costs about $30
oe 1/2 ton and 1 ton both cost the same around $120 depending on manuf.
borgenson gearbox is $400 (more than i wanted to spend)
I have a half-ton truck and my gearbox has a lot of play, instead of rebuilding it I was contemplating upgrading with oe from a 1-ton or possibly something aftermarket if it is a reasonable price. Can anyone give me any input on pros-cons for an upgrade over stock, I know the gearing is different but is the 1-ton any stronger (harder to break/take more of a beating while wheeling).
Currently my truck has 35s i probably wouldnt go bigger but if i do ill only run 37s max. Right now my truck has the stock tie rod/drag link but in the coming months I plan on upgrading to a new setup built out of heavy gauge dom and 1 ton ends.
Rebuilding costs about $30
oe 1/2 ton and 1 ton both cost the same around $120 depending on manuf.
borgenson gearbox is $400 (more than i wanted to spend)
