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Old 06-11-2008, 12:26 AM
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Hey people its been awhile since I have been on here due to workin on my other project but now I wanna do something else to my 2WD 2002 tahoe. I want to put a 4:11 or 4:30 gear in with the detroit tru trak. I found a thread on here a long time ago on where the best place to buy it from that has a good deal on em. So does anyone now that answer lol and I wanna hear from the fellas that has already done this if they would do the 411 or 430 gear.

Im runnin 305/30/24 tires so it kinda sucks matched with the stock 3:42 gear and the one wheel peel aint workin for me either anymore I just installed my pacesetter LTs and I want some bottom end back cause I did not have much to start with. Oh and another thing I wanted to know is what kit to get as in a complete overhaul or just a basic kit. It would be nice to find the whole package in one. I remember there being something with the spines 28,30 or whatever number... I cant remember so I need to know that also so I dont get stuck anywhere or end up orderin the wrong part.

Thanks for any help you guys may offer and if I left out any details please let me know.
Old 06-11-2008, 09:17 AM
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I would deff go with the 4:30's. I do not have a set myself but thats what im getting next. And good call on the truetrac i have never heard anyone complane about them. As for where to get them, i dont know
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randy's ring&pinion , 4.56 with that heavy and tall setup
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Definately get the overhaul kit. It comes with all bearings, including axle, shims, bolts, marking grease etc. You provide the gear, PT, axles and tools.

I suggest the 4:11 as 4:30 and stiffer won't drive well on the freeway. I have 285-35-22's and am looking at 4:11's. the math I have done show's it is the best compromise unless you only want performance and don't worry about the price of go juice.
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+1 on the 4.11s. i really liked mine, anything else will hurt mileage too much IMO. you should have the 30 spline axles like mine. i went with the eaton LSD and i really like it. super strong part with good solid lockup. i had a cheap set of gears that lasted all of thirty miles before they ate themselves. i have the Rickmonds now and those feel great. no noise whatsoever and they have a good reputatation.
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I would opt for the 4.30s and the true trac based on the tire height, and weight of the vehicle.
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anyone know of a good shop to order them from that knows what they are doin so the wrong dont get ordered lol.
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