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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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Need a little input on what you guys would do if you didn't have either of my choices. Right now I want to do something to my car and I have narrowed it down to two choices. 4.10 gears or H&R super sport springs. I want a little extra pickup when I hit the accelerator but I also want to get rid of the dreaded 4X4 look my car has right now. I know if I get the springs I would also have to get CC plates unless I want to keep buying new front tires. But when it comes to the gears, other than installing a speedcal, I have no idea what other parts I should have replaced once the old gears are out. Any suggestions and input is welcome. Thanks.
Old Feb 15, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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dude if you're rocking the stock 2.73s you need to get 4.10s asap!
Old Feb 15, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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I'd do the gears, and keep my eye out for some used springs.
Old Feb 15, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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Id do 4.10s...the springs are cheap and you can do em any time you want. You will LOVE 4.10s
Old Feb 15, 2011 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by kugzgt
dude if you're rocking the stock 2.73s you need to get 4.10s asap!
^ I agree , aren't the stock gears 3:27 ?
I think you just typoed .

I agree ,Gears man for sure, it will wake that thing up
Old Feb 15, 2011 | 07:37 PM
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410's with out a question..
Old Feb 15, 2011 | 07:40 PM
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96-98's have 2.73's.

Gears need to be done, asap
Old Feb 15, 2011 | 08:03 PM
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do gears and cut your spring
Old Feb 15, 2011 | 08:37 PM
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Gears it is!! What other parts should be replaced when installing gears? Should I also get the installation and bearing kit or will the old ones work?
Old Feb 15, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by kugzgt
dude if you're rocking the stock 2.73s you need to get 4.10s asap!
Cobra badges also. Those are good for +20 shield and +5 Hit Points.



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