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Old 11-13-2010, 08:27 PM
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gear swap in my 2wd v-10???

i have a 2wd v-10 truck and it has 373 rear end in it now and its a pig!!!! my bud has a complete rear with 456 gears in it he wants to swap me and i was woundering if it would be ok? mine is 2wd his is 4x4 and i have 18" wheels now and want to go to 20" in the future so will 2wd with 456 gears be ok??? thanks
 
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Old 11-13-2010, 08:38 PM
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You'll be fine with 4.56...
 
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Old 11-13-2010, 08:44 PM
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You'll be fine with 4.56...
thanks i wanted to know for sure before i bought it!!
 
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Old 11-14-2010, 01:37 PM
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With stock tires 4:56s would even be ok, just more rpm at cruising speed. I just would not go much over 35" or so (4:56s) with the tire diameter or you will be back close to where you started....
 
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Old 11-14-2010, 05:23 PM
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cool well ill try the 456 and if i dont like it ill do a 12v cummins swap!!!!!
 
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Old 11-17-2010, 05:08 PM
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If you decide on the cummins swap you might have a few members interested in the 4.56 rearend, I'm interested! Keep us up to date.
 
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Old 11-17-2010, 08:13 PM
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If you decide on the cummins swap you might have a few members interested in the 4.56 rearend, I'm interested! Keep us up to date.
ok i will but dont know about shipping that thing????
 
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Old 11-17-2010, 09:01 PM
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Heck...you're going to love the 4.56 and we won't need to worry about shipping. Where are you located?
 
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Heck...you're going to love the 4.56 and we won't need to worry about shipping. Where are you located?
panama city florida
 
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Old 11-17-2010, 09:48 PM
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Maybe a good reason to vacation in Destin. Again, you'll love the 4.56 let us know.
 
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Old 11-22-2010, 09:11 AM
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how much is a complete 456 rear end worth?
 
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