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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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i love having 5.13's . What a difference it has made. Fuel economy dropped, no biggie my comany pays for gas anyway, but i got the power i was looking for. I almost went with the 4.88's but the thought of 37's in the future changed my mind
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 08:17 AM
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That's awesome. How much did you pay for them? How long did it take to install them?

I'm thinking of going this route myself.
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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they had it for 2 days and just over a grand
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 01:09 PM
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what kind of MPG are you getting now?

Just over $1k for the gears and the installation... thats a pretty good price
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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How much for just the gears and i know you didnt do it your self but is it a hard project for the do it your selfer?
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by rodney
How much for just the gears and i know you didnt do it your self but is it a hard project for the do it your selfer?
I just bought 5.13s with install kits from Northridge for $599. It is a job for a trustworthy shop with lots of experience.
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 02:06 PM
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i wouldnt try to install a gear set. much rather take it to a shop and let the pro's put them in
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as far as miles per gallon i am right about 15
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 02:54 PM
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If I just got regeared, I would take the covers off in a few thousand miles to check the wear pattern on the teeth. The oil should be changed then anyway.
I'm not saying you or anyone else should. That's just what I would do.
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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Ok. so i think i would bring it to a shop but here is my 2nd ? if i regear should i also regear the front axle???
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