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78' Silverado · 04-15-2003, 06:15 PM

I have right now for my rear end I got a 12 bolt with 3.08s. I myself love to race, gives me a rush, but i blow at it, not b/c i can't driv but b/c my gears blow. Want i really really want is 4.10s or nothing else haha. My question is to yall where can i find some? wat do i need to install them? Is it hard to install? and Will aftermarket 4.10 gears fit my housing? Any info on this project would be so much help guys u have no idea haha. Thx alot!

Tyler

bigblock73 · 04-15-2003, 06:34 PM

You can get the gears from Summit or Jegs, they both carry them. As far as installng them...never done it, always had a shop do it. From what i have HEARD it is not the easiest job in the world.

I have 4.10's in my truck and love it!! I came from 3.08 too...you will like them! They do however, increase RPM's on the highway...but this will help keep you from getting speeding tickets.

(but "unessesary acceleration" tickets might happen!)

-Jeff

TX_Mudder · 04-15-2003, 10:33 PM

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My question is to yall where can i find some

I like Randy's Ring and Pinion.

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Will aftermarket 4.10 gears fit my housing?

Yes. The real question is if they make the gear ratio you want, 4.10, to fit the carrier you have. The answer is most probably yes, but call Randy's RIng and Pinion and they'll tell you.

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wat do i need to install them? Is it hard to install?

I would not recommend you try setting up the gears yourself. You would need to do a lot of studying on the subject before attempting it.

Good luck,
-- Mike

78' Silverado · 04-16-2003, 01:54 PM

Well if the gears won't fit the housing i'll need to get a new one right? Are they expensive? Yeah i guess i'll need to have someone do them haha, unless i start reading up on it pretty heavely haha.

Ol' Grey · 04-16-2003, 03:38 PM

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Originally posted by 78' Silverado
Well if the gears won't fit the housing i'll need to get a new one right? Are they expensive? Yeah i guess i'll need to have someone do them haha, unless i start reading up on it pretty heavely haha.

If you have 3.08 gears now then you have a series 3 carrier. The highest (numerically) gear you can go with a series 3 is a 3.73

4.10 requires a series 4 carrier. A new carrier, with positraction runs from $200-$500 depending on brand and options.

78' Silverado · 04-16-2003, 06:14 PM

Awww that stinks lol. U think 3.73s would be good. IMO anything is better than those sad ole' 3.08s haha. But for racing u think i can get a good launch off of some 3.73s. Thx for the info to yall

04-15-2003, 06:15 PM	#1
78' Silverado \/ My Loves \/ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midland,Texas Posts: 462	? about Low Gears.... I have right now for my rear end I got a 12 bolt with 3.08s. I myself love to race, gives me a rush, but i blow at it, not b/c i can't driv but b/c my gears blow. Want i really really want is 4.10s or nothing else haha. My question is to yall where can i find some? wat do i need to install them? Is it hard to install? and Will aftermarket 4.10 gears fit my housing? Any info on this project would be so much help guys u have no idea haha. Thx alot! Tyler __________________ 78' Silverado - Blue - (In a Coma) 04' Silverado -Red- 383 Stroker in progress for the 78'!!!

04-16-2003, 01:54 PM	#4
78' Silverado \/ My Loves \/ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midland,Texas Posts: 462	Well if the gears won't fit the housing i'll need to get a new one right? Are they expensive? Yeah i guess i'll need to have someone do them haha, unless i start reading up on it pretty heavely haha. __________________ 78' Silverado - Blue - (In a Coma) 04' Silverado -Red- 383 Stroker in progress for the 78'!!!

04-16-2003, 06:14 PM	#6
78' Silverado \/ My Loves \/ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midland,Texas Posts: 462	Awww that stinks lol. U think 3.73s would be good. IMO anything is better than those sad ole' 3.08s haha. But for racing u think i can get a good launch off of some 3.73s. Thx for the info to yall __________________ 78' Silverado - Blue - (In a Coma) 04' Silverado -Red- 383 Stroker in progress for the 78'!!!

04-15-2003, 06:34 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	You can get the gears from Summit or Jegs, they both carry them. As far as installng them...never done it, always had a shop do it. From what i have HEARD it is not the easiest job in the world. I have 4.10's in my truck and love it!! I came from 3.08 too...you will like them! They do however, increase RPM's on the highway...but this will help keep you from getting speeding tickets. (but "unessesary acceleration" tickets might happen!) -Jeff



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