Gears / Lift

[alan300]

So, I just realized I have 3.42 gears installed in my new truck. ARGH! Obviously I wasn't tihnking about lifting my truck before I purchased, but it's too late now.

 

I am going back and forth on what to do to it. 6" sus lift or 3" body lift? Anyways, I know from reading that a 6" lift will require new gears, I'm assuming 4.10. I'm hoping the 3" body lift with 33" tires will not require new gears.

 

In any case, back when I had my 4x4 Toyota, the forums were against changing gears due to all the problems that can occur, but I never hear those complaints here. Do ya'll know what the price is to have gears replaced and are there risks to doing the change?

 

I know its my opinion on which lift to do. I think I probably wonder the most if my truck will fit in a garage or parking garage if I do the 6" lift w/ 35" tires.

 

Oh well, enough writing for me, I'll let everyone read and inform me of the information I do not know.

 

Thanks in advance everyone!

Alan

[pm26]

So, I just realized I have 3.42 gears installed in my new truck.  ARGH!  Obviously I wasn't tihnking about lifting my truck before I purchased, but it's too late now.

 

I am going back and forth on what to do to it.  6" sus lift or 3" body lift?  Anyways, I know from reading that a 6" lift will require new gears, I'm assuming 4.10.  I'm hoping the 3" body lift with 33" tires will not require new gears.

 

In any case, back when I had my 4x4 Toyota, the forums were against changing gears due to all the problems that can occur, but I never hear those complaints here.  Do ya'll know what the price is to have gears replaced and are there risks to doing the change?

 

I know its my opinion on which lift to do.  I think I probably wonder the most if my truck will fit in a garage or parking garage if I do the 6" lift w/ 35" tires.

 

Oh well, enough writing for me, I'll let everyone read and inform me of the information I do not know.

 

Thanks in advance everyone!

 

 

Alan

 

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There is always risk involved in changing the gears, because proper gear lash and contact pattern adjustment requires special tool and special training. Not every tech in a GM dealership or every guy in a street corner shop knows how to do it correctly. If you get the right person to do it, you'll be OK.