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05-20-2016, 06:15 PM
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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.
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05-20-2016, 06:23 PM
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Re: 3.42 to 3.73 swap
I wouldn't bother. Escpecially with a 35. IMO, i'd run 4.56's with 35's. If you're going to do it, do it, otherwise, do nothing, it's free lol.
= ( | 3.42 - 3.73 | / ((3.42 + 3.73)/2) ) * 100 = ( | -0.31 | / (7.15/2) ) * 100 = ( 0.31 / 3.575 ) * 100 = 0.086713 * 100 = 8.6713% difference
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05-20-2016, 07:15 PM
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Re: 3.42 to 3.73 swap
You have the differentials. All it will cost you is time.
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05-20-2016, 10:32 PM
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Re: 3.42 to 3.73 swap
200 RPM difference at speed. It's up to you. I'd keep em on the shelf as "spares"
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05-21-2016, 04:12 PM
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Re: 3.42 to 3.73 swap
I did this swap and it made more difference than you would think. I went from 3.40's in my 79 to 3.73's. Mine's a 2wd on 28" tires. If you are going to 35's I would for sure since you already have them.
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05-23-2016, 03:08 PM
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Re: 3.42 to 3.73 swap
Quote:
 Another way to look at it 3.73 is 9.1% more than 3.42, so RPMs at any given road speed will be 9.1% higher with the 3.73 gears.
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