Re-gearing Silverado Advice

[bprager]

I'm going to picking up a new silverado z71 4by with the 6.2 and 6spd. going to be putting a 6" bds kit with 35" nittos and i dont think ill be going bigger then that. itll be drivin mostly between

 

city and home which is down back country dirt roads with the occasional highway trips. its not going to be towing anything to heavy. im trying to figure out what the best gears would be, i

 

was leaning towards 4.10s but i need advice since most of the modifying ive done has been with engine performance. I'd appreciate the help

[jimmyboy8301]

3.73's would be fine for you with that setup

[Matt_]

make sure you get the package that comes with the 3.73s from the factory and you'll be good to go. Then get a good tune after you put the lift and tires on.

 

If the truck comes with 3.42s (which i think is possible now... not sure) and you're going to re-gear, then 4.10s would be a good gear to put in there. But if the truck has 3.73s stock then it really wouldn't be worth the money, especially since you said you're not towing anything heavy.

[stlavsa]

make sure you get the package that comes with the 3.73s from the factory and you'll be good to go. Then get a good tune after you put the lift and tires on.

 

If the truck comes with 3.42s (which i think is possible now... not sure) and you're going to re-gear, then 4.10s would be a good gear to put in there. But if the truck has 3.73s stock then it really wouldn't be worth the money, especially since you said you're not towing anything heavy.

 

These guys arent kidding its such a smart move to make sure you get the 3.73s and not worry about gearing. Not only will it save you upwards of a couple grand but you dont have to tear into your brand new truck either, or finding someone competent enough to do it and responsible enough to help you out if they screw it up.

[Aristone]

make sure you get the package that comes with the 3.73s from the factory and you'll be good to go. Then get a good tune after you put the lift and tires on.

 

If the truck comes with 3.42s (which i think is possible now... not sure) and you're going to re-gear, then 4.10s would be a good gear to put in there. But if the truck has 3.73s stock then it really wouldn't be worth the money, especially since you said you're not towing anything heavy.

 

Matt is one guy that wont steer you wrong. I just put my tires and lift on and regearing is in the works.

My truck however came with the 3:42. with 5.3L

I going to move up to 4:30 as per Matts imput

Good luck

[bprager]

make sure you get the package that comes with the 3.73s from the factory and you'll be good to go. Then get a good tune after you put the lift and tires on.

 

If the truck comes with 3.42s (which i think is possible now... not sure) and you're going to re-gear, then 4.10s would be a good gear to put in there. But if the truck has 3.73s stock then it really wouldn't be worth the money, especially since you said you're not towing anything heavy.

 

 

Yeah originally i had the order set up for the z71 package that only allows the 3.42 but now that im thinking it over it costs an extra grand to have the max trailering package with the 3.73 but ill definately save that by not having to re-gear both diffs plus i get all the added electrical components from the package to. originally the dealership had it priced at 35k (canadian) before taxes hopefully ill get a similar or better deal haha

 

thanks for the help!

[jimmyboy8301]

it will definitelyl be cheaper to get the max trailering package from the dealer with the gears you need than to have to replace gears down the road.