Gear Change?????????
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Gear Change?????????
I have an 06 350 crew cab short bed 4x4 ffice:smarttags" /><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com[img] /><st1:City w:st=[/img]<ST1
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Diesel_Dude,
Several people have changed the gear ratio in their differentials due to changing tire sizes etc. Since you have a 4x4, you will need to change the gears in both axles as they must both match. You do not have to reprogram the speedometer as the gear ratio in the diff does not control the information sent to the speedometer, that information is conveyed by a seperate tone ring that is independent of gear ratio.
As far as having the work done, check with people in your local area who can recommend a good shop to do the work. Changing the R&P is no job for an amature. You could ask down in the local chapter of the forum for recommendation of a good shop in your area. As far as online sources, "Randy's Ring & Pinion is well respected. Expect to pay about $750 per axle for parts and labor.
Hope this helps
Several people have changed the gear ratio in their differentials due to changing tire sizes etc. Since you have a 4x4, you will need to change the gears in both axles as they must both match. You do not have to reprogram the speedometer as the gear ratio in the diff does not control the information sent to the speedometer, that information is conveyed by a seperate tone ring that is independent of gear ratio.
As far as having the work done, check with people in your local area who can recommend a good shop to do the work. Changing the R&P is no job for an amature. You could ask down in the local chapter of the forum for recommendation of a good shop in your area. As far as online sources, "Randy's Ring & Pinion is well respected. Expect to pay about $750 per axle for parts and labor.
Hope this helps
