I’m 18 apprenticing for a general contractor
Dude, if you're 18 and doing all this yourself, my hat is off to you
And @NickTransmissions, you must be quite a guy to spend the time, and provide the advice, that you do
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I’m 18 apprenticing for a general contractor
3.73 is too tall for your 35s when in overdrive - upgrade to 4.56 or 4.88 as previously mentioned...Otherwise, you'll be going through transmissions more often than you'd prefer.There is kinda a lot of parts and it’s a little overwhelming, but I found a website that allows me to basically build my own parts kit and this is what I’m gonna get
As for the final drive, it sounds like your talking about the differential gearing, I replaced both differentials with ones from a z71, it has 3.73’s
You have all the video-based information you need via my 4L60E playlist but I cant speak to the rear end other than Ive done a bunch and the two most important measurables you need to nail are pinion depth and backlash. If you get both right, you'll see it in the pattern check and feel it when you spin the yoke - the gears will mesh perfect and feel buttery smooth...Also use a pinion spacer and shims in lieu of that stupid crush sleeve.I haven’t bought any parts yet, I 1 still am waiting to be paid and 2 am waiting for the transmission shop to call me back.
I did some research on the forum and seems like everyone is saying the 4.56’s are the way to go for my set up.
I’ve serviced rear difs before ( as in pulling out the axles and changing the seals) so I kinda have an idea of what I’m doing, but is this something I should take to a shop? I know I asked the same thing on the transmission. I’m not scared to do the work I just don’t know exactly what I’m doing and I know I’m going to need some special tools. Also, I believe I have a 9.5 14 bolt in the rear and a 9.25 in the front right? What brand ring and pinion should I get, like what the best bang for my buck. And should I get a locker? I mean I’m happy with the g80 or whatever is in it and I really don’t want to spend about a grand per axle plus install if I have a shop do it. I know everyone is going to cringe at this but I found a kit on eBay that uses koyo bearings (I know their inferior to timken but their still name brand as far as I know). https://www.ebay.com/itm/2324660692...b19c81250437cd47a2f30330f0ed03551c4efdaf3409e
I don’t think it should be too bad to do it myself, just mainly have to check tolerances right?
And as for the transmission I’ve been watching a bunch of videos on it and it seems like the main specialty tool I need is a specific press thing
A request: Quote my post or mention me if you want me to respond. Otherwise, chances are that I'm not going to see any of your replies to the thread. My notifications are turned off so that I'm not getting notified whenever folks respond but aren't asking anything of me or where the responses don't require or involve my input. Thanks.Another question is why can’t I just hook up a transmission controller to the transmission I have in the truck right now? I know it’s uncharted waters but it should work right?