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capone550 · 05-20-2016, 06:15 PM

I have a nice set of 1/2 ton axles that have 3.73 gears in them. I currently have 3.42s in the truck now. I have 33" tall tires and the 3.42s seem to be a good fit. Is there going to be much of a difference going to the 3.73s? I do plan on going to a 35" tire once I get around to installing my lift. I need to do some front end work to the truck but dont want to do it if im going to do this swap.

Any opinions?

05-20-2016, 06:15 PM	#1
capone550 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Longmont, Colorado Posts: 84	3.42 to 3.73 swap I have a nice set of 1/2 ton axles that have 3.73 gears in them. I currently have 3.42s in the truck now. I have 33" tall tires and the 3.42s seem to be a good fit. Is there going to be much of a difference going to the 3.73s? I do plan on going to a 35" tire once I get around to installing my lift. I need to do some front end work to the truck but dont want to do it if im going to do this swap. Any opinions?