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Re: Tires, Longfields, dual cases, or gears/lockers???
« on: Jan 20, 2007, 02:02:58 PM »
1.  Weld the rear since it is not a DD.  That is pretty much free.  Upgrade to E-locker or whatever in the future.
2.  Dual cases or just the 4.7s if you need to save a few buck in the meantime.  With 33s diff gears aren't much of an issue yet if you have duals.
3.  Save the rest of your cash until you run it a bit and find out where your weak points are.

I would hold off on the Longs for the time being and do those when you have to tear the front axle apart for gears/locker in the future anyway.  That isn't a job you want to do repeatedly if you can avoid it.  That would be the time to take a good look at the bearings and stuff and consider a knuckle kit if you need it.

I would suggest running the 33s for a while before going larger.  They will limit you on some stuff but it will also force you to learn how to drive and really get to know your truck.  I have seen a few guys who start out huge from the get go and you can really tell by the way they drive.

 
 
 
 
 

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