97 k1500 rear end swap
September 23rd, 2011, 1:45 PM
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97 k1500 rear end swap
i believe i have 3.73's. but for some reason i have it stuck in my head i want to swap for 3.42's
i have a 5.7 vortec and 33" mud tires. what difference will the 3.42's make.? on highway... through town... offroad... and advice would help. thanks
i have a 5.7 vortec and 33" mud tires. what difference will the 3.42's make.? on highway... through town... offroad... and advice would help. thanks
September 23rd, 2011, 5:07 PM
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If you've gone to larger tires, you'll want to swap your rear for a 4.10. That should return the final drive ratio to what it was before you swapped the tires to larger ones. If it's a 4x4, don't forget to swap the front gears too.
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