I was quoted $2k+ ?!

[Merc225hp]

Hmmm, I knew 4.10's would be easier on gas. I'll be driving to and from work with my truck and half of that is interstate. It's about 300 miles one way to college (interstate). I do a lot of highway driving, I rarely tow or race, I do off-road...I'd like some power as well, but keep mileage at all possible. Looks like I have some thinking to do.

My vote is for 4.10 with the info you have provided. Same ratio I run now.

 

[headhunter123]

My vote is for 4.10 with the info you have provided. Same ratio I run now.

How does it run? Are you wanting more on ratio?

 

[Merc225hp]

How does it run? Are you wanting more on ratio?

It works just fine for what I do with it and how it is built motor wise. I have had 3.92, 4.10 and 4.56 in my truck with various sizes of tires. 4.56 was great in the mountains never had to take it out of O/D but in the winter it would have a hard time hooking up in snow and ice, just spin. Towing with 4.56 was fine to get going but once up to speed out of O/D it would spin 2800+rpm that was not so enjoyable for a few reasons, sucked back the gas faster than I could put in it, loud as all heck.

So it comes down to how you use your truck and what you want out of it. I like the 4.10's and the 315/75r16 tires.

 

[1SilverBullet2]

I'm waiting on Stegs for a reply on his 4.56's and see what he says. Thanks for the info Merc.

 

[Merc225hp]

He will say its the best upgrade he has done same thing he always says, go read his posts about them.

Edit: You have to take into acount what you are planing on doing to your motor, he has not done much to his. This makes gear so much better.................

 

[1SilverBullet2]

I figured since he always says those gears are awesome I'd get his opinion on them. But I didnt know what he had done to his motor. Now that I'm thinking more and seeing more info, 4.10's sounds better to me. I'm done hi jacking this thread, sorry OP.

 

[Merc225hp]

I figured since he always says those gears are awesome I'd get his opinion on them. But I didnt know what he had done to his motor. Now that I'm thinking more and seeing more info, 4.10's sounds better to me. I'm done hi jacking this thread, sorry OP.

Your best bet is to find a set of Dana 60's that have 4.10 in them already, these will come out a gas v8 2500, money well spent for many a reason.

 

[dodge dude94]

I'll stick in my 2 cents here....


Limited Slip for the win.

Don't get anything else, cept maybe a locker.

 

[headhunter123]

I figured since he always says those gears are awesome I'd get his opinion on them. But I didnt know what he had done to his motor. Now that I'm thinking more and seeing more info, 4.10's sounds better to me. I'm done hi jacking this thread, sorry OP.

No worries. Great conversation topic.

 

[rowdyram]

I have 4.10 and 35s and I think its perfect. Tows decent and highway rpm is good. Decent power offroad

 

[1SilverBullet2]

Your best bet is to find a set of Dana 60's that have 4.10 in them already, these will come out a gas v8 2500, money well spent for many a reason.

I'd like to find a set or even a front Dana 60 but goodluck finding one around my area for under $1200. I almost bought a set of ORE 4.10 axles but I was waiting on dam pay pal account to open and I lost the deal. $800 for both axles from White Knuckle, if anyone knows him from other forums.

 

[Merc225hp]

Don't touch his abused modded welded up ****, Yes I know him and so do a few more here.

To bad you are not closer to me I can get you a set of 60's for $400.

 

[dodge dude94]

I'd like to find a set or even a front Dana 60 but goodluck finding one around my area for under $1200. I almost bought a set of ORE 4.10 axles but I was waiting on dam pay pal account to open and I lost the deal. $800 for both axles from White Knuckle, if anyone knows him from other forums.

Don't touch his abused modded welded up ****, Yes I know him and so do a few more here.

To bad you are not closer to me I can get you a set of 60's for $400.

^^I echo this.
Dude's a effin *********.

 

[1SilverBullet2]

Huh, guess I never experienced that with him. Well a hop, skip, jump, and leap I could get those axles Merc lol.

 

[dodge dude94]

Huh, guess I never experienced that with him. Well a hop, skip, jump, and leap I could get those axles Merc lol.

BlueMopar01?

 

[1SilverBullet2]

BlueMopar01?

Yep that's me.

 

[KarL45]

Gears 4.10 vs 4.56

The one thing I would research and take into account is the transmission gearing. Suspect you will see that the on the older Rams and probably even with GM and Ford, is that the final gearing is much lower on the older models. Google ("trans model" gearing). Then add in the larger tire diameter, and you can better tell where your engine will run rpm and power wise. Suspect, in the end, you will want the 4.10 though. The newer models, having approx. a 0.60 final drive can support the lower gearing.

 

[ramburger]

payed $150 each axle for my 4.56 install
i couldnt run to the garage fast enough with the cash
do your homework!!
i myself did and found a guy on craigers who was looking for side jobs and wasnt a stranger to gear installs.

oh and dont buy yukon gears, get the knockoffs and save yourself hundreds of bux and you get the same product.

 

[Merc225hp]

My installs cost me nothing.

 

[headhunter123]

My installs cost me nothing.

I have no problem getting dirty and I would love to learn how to do this. It's just that I don't have the resources or know anyone that's willing to take on this mod.