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Jun 24, 2004 | 12:24 PM

dfleming89

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new gear ?

3.8 v6, 5 speed , what size gears would be best, 4.10 3.73 4.???? I drive it to work and back everyday and that is about the only time it is being driven right now(till I get my wheels and body kit) I sport the Avalanche on 22's for fun but it is for sale gottta buy a house

Jun 28, 2004 | 12:54 AM

JasonVMP

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3.8 v6, 5 speed , what size gears would be best, 4.10 3.73 4.???? I drive it to work and back everyday and that is about the only time it is being driven right now(till I get my wheels and body kit) I sport the Avalanche on 22's for fun but it is for sale gottta buy a house

Go with 3.73s and a t-lok.

Jun 28, 2004 | 11:33 AM

dfleming89

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RE: new gear ?

what is t-lock how much and where do I get it ?? hard to install??

Jun 28, 2004 | 12:52 PM

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what is t-lock how much and where do I get it ?? hard to install??

Traction-lock- it spins both wheels. It can be installed along with the
gears pretty easily, about $220 for the tlok.

Jun 28, 2004 | 12:55 PM

dfleming89

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RE: new gear ?

thanks allott where can I get 1??

Jun 28, 2004 | 01:01 PM

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thanks allott where can I get 1??

Look around for one, compare prices etc. There not hard to find. [sm=smiley20.gif]

Jun 28, 2004 | 01:09 PM

dfleming89

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thanks I had no clue !!!! found some!!! also about the gears why 3.73 and not 4.10 I have heard a bunch of different and wanted to know your opinion?what is going to be the major difference

Jun 28, 2004 | 01:15 PM

dfleming89

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RE: new gear ?

7.5 rear-end????

Jun 28, 2004 | 06:20 PM

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ORIGINAL: dfleming89

thanks I had no clue !!!! found some!!! also about the gears why 3.73 and not 4.10 I have heard a bunch of different and wanted to know your opinion?what is going to be the major difference

Cruise RPMs on the highway will be lower with 3.73s, some may not like how high
the RPMs are with 4.10s while curising, even in OD.