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I have 2012 Silverado 1500 Lt front differential when bad, I bought a used one but it was 3.7 and mine is 3.4 my question is can I change the gear ratio in the 3.7 to 3.4  I change the ring gear and the pinion thank you

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1 hour ago, Emeterio1 said:

I have 2012 Silverado 1500 Lt front differential when bad, I bought a used one but it was 3.7 and mine is 3.4 my question is can I change the gear ratio in the 3.7 to 3.4  I change the ring gear and the pinion thank you

Might be less expensive to change your rear gears to 3.73s, your truck will certainly like it!  

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2 hours ago, swathdiver said:

Might be less expensive to change your rear gears to 3.73s, your truck will certainly like it!  

That is also a great idea.  It will wake it up some for sure. 

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6 hours ago, CamGTP said:

He'd have to tune for the gear change, so it becomes less cheap.

You're right!  And so worth it when done right!

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On 9/13/2021 at 7:58 PM, CamGTP said:

He'd have to tune for the gear change, so it becomes less cheap.

how much will cost for the tune for the gear change 

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On 9/13/2021 at 3:07 PM, swathdiver said:

Might be less expensive to change your rear gears to 3.73s, your truck will certainly like it!  

Thank you for your advise it is something to think about it, But I do not know to reset the computer to gear change any suggestion will be appreciated. thank you. 

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3 hours ago, Emeterio1 said:

Thank you for your advise it is something to think about it, But I do not know to reset the computer to gear change any suggestion will be appreciated. thank you. 

you would need to take it to a shop or dealer to get that done.  It all depends on how much time is involved for them on what it would cost.  A shop might give you an idea, as to how much.  A dealer should have a book for how long it will take, and charge roughly according to that suggestion. 

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