Considering regearing

[matthurd]

Thinking I want to go to 4.10s and eventually 33's when I'm through with these 31's.

I've found a site selling the gears at a decent price, rather than going the junk yard route. But they're listed as 4.11, rather than 4.10. Will that be an issue, and what other information should I be looking for to insure compatibility, although their parts finder claims they're a match.

Also I've got the AWD with limited slip, I'm assuming the ring and pinion gear aren't open/limited slip specific, is that correct?

 

[2TimingTom]

4.11.... 4.10.... it's all close enough. As long as they say it works with your 8.8 rear and Dana 35 front, you should be good.

You need to ask yourself: is 4.11 going to be enough?

4.56 and 33" tires is about the same as stock tires (28-29") with 4.10 gears. 4.11 gears and 33s will be about like 3.73 and stock tires.

I had 4.56 and 30" tires for awhile. Then got 33s. IMO, perfect combo.

 

[1997XLTRollover]

^ I agree. If you're going to buy gears and not just go grab stock stuff from the yard I'd go 4.56's with 33's. If I ever regear I'm doing 4.10's because I'll be going right to the scrap yard for cheap and getting some LSD 4.10's from a truck that had the option. Changing and setting up both those axles will be a real pain and I don't want to deal with it haha. Been there done that.

FWIW I have 32's and 3.73's now. They're not bad and I'm not touching it unless something in my diff's fail, but 4.10's would be nicer to have.