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I found a good deal for locker and gears for $650 when with out a locker it was 450 so I just got the new lsd

I got a new ring and pinion gear, install kit with bearings shims and all the other things, and new LSD. Would this be something I could spend a lot of time on and do myself and eventually get right or should I just have a shop install. And what is the typical cost for a install minus the parts

Based upon the information I shared would I have to get a different carrier if I were to go with 3.42 because when I was looking I saw carriers for 4.10 and down and if I really do have 4.56 ratio I would need a new locker which is a lot so I hope I don’t run into that

that is what I was thinking about doing if it would be worth going to 3.73 then later on replacing the front differtial or just going with the 3.42 and be done with it. I don't feel like replacing the transmission again. As of right now the front driveshaft is disconnected.

Okay so i would be okay with going with 3.42 with 33s

Just bought a 2005 1500 which has a 1996 2500 rear end with what I think is 4.56 ratio. The truck currently has 33s and to go 75 I’m at about 95mph on my cluster and 2800 rpm just eating through gas. What ratio would be best for mpg? I know the stock ratio is a 3.42 and I don’t really feel like charging the front ratio also causes it’s expensive