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sterling rear end
could anyone give me some good solid info about whats good and bad about the sterling 10.25 full float rear end with 3:55, i was thinking about having 3:73s put in but wasnt sure,
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yes it is better than the 60 rear. Weak point is the rear cover ( thin stamped steel ). If your not offraoding then thats not an issue. As far as aftermarket there is enough. Detroits, Arb, Eaton, gears to 5.38, axles, disc conversion.
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that's alot of coin for such a slight increase. Why not find a Sterling with 4:10's. Most you'll pay is $150-200 and just swap axles
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i only have a c6 though and alot of there area around me is highway or higher speeds, and i know 4::10s only top out at like 60
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What engine do you have? My F250 with a 460 and 3.55 gears has done fine all its life. Would I like different gears: yes, but do I think it's poorly geared like the 3.08 gears on the 5.0: absolutely not.
My dad used the truck for 14 years as a farm truck, and the 3.55 worked perfectly fine for him pulling wagons and trailers without any complaints. Seeing as you have a C6 with no OD, I'd venture you'll be fine with 3.55 gearing to balance power vs fuel mileage.
My dad used the truck for 14 years as a farm truck, and the 3.55 worked perfectly fine for him pulling wagons and trailers without any complaints. Seeing as you have a C6 with no OD, I'd venture you'll be fine with 3.55 gearing to balance power vs fuel mileage.
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The most common down side of the 10.25 that i have heard of is that when you go over 4.10 gears you start to sacrifice the strength of the gear set. But i dont think that would be an issue unless your running a diesel with 1000ft/lbs of torque.
Also, other consideration are weight and ground clearance, which can be a factor when building an off road rig.
Also, other consideration are weight and ground clearance, which can be a factor when building an off road rig.