[Quikshft]

Mike C yes I know the front axle needs changing too, has the original Dana 44 there now, but in the 5 years I've owned the truck I haven't had call to to turn the hubs. The front probably needs to be gone through anyhow, I probably would do a ring/pinion swap up there after I find what is going in the rear.

I have also thought about an 8 lug swap, but I've got good money invested in the tires on the truck currently and it seems a waste to throw them to the curb and have to get new wheels and tires on account of my axle choice. I have a certain 'look' going with my hubcaps that I really enjoy at this point - another count against the 8 lug swap but I will consider it. Would this require driveline lengthening/shortening as well?

I understand what you say about the 4.10s though, not likely to find them in a half ton axle? Maybe I'm looking at a ring/pinion job after all?