New ride is festering a lot of new questions

[va72longhorn]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That is a very nice truck! Unless you plan to haul a lot of miles a year with it, I'd just source a 4.10 center section and swap it in. Don't get me wrong, the gear vendors are nice. But they aren't cheap. 4.10s and some 255/85r16s will get the job done for ya I bet.

To be honest, I leaning towards the 4:10. I think it’s easiest and most economical way. I know you guys say that 3k is nothing on these small blocks but in comparison, I can work 60 hours a week like I did when I was younger, but I’ll blow a gasket if I do it too long! And I’m not a 55mph fella on the open road.

Took it to town today and it was taching 3500 at 60, with a lil miss. Figure bad gas. Got home, popped the hood, and a plug wire was dangling off the cap! Man, I missed driving these things 😉