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11-10-2011, 04:15 PM
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Hey guys I am curious to know whether or not I need a new driveshaft when I change gears? I'm looking at the 5.13 kit for the dana 30/44 on rough country and it's not very specific
11-10-2011, 04:21 PM
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only if you've lifted it beyond the angles the stock shaft can handle. I have 5.13's and an auto w/35's. kinda wishing i would have gone 4.88's. the majority of driving is on the freeway/hyway. were running about 2300ish rpms at 70. also i would check out northridge4x4 they have some amazing deals on gear packages. and free shipping right not too
11-10-2011, 04:31 PM
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Thanks for the heads up, I'm planning on running 37's if everything goes right with trails maybe once a month if I'm lucky. I heard 5.13 was a good setup for this?
11-10-2011, 04:38 PM
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only if you've lifted it beyond the angles the stock shaft can handle. I have 5.13's and an auto w/35's. kinda wishing i would have gone 4.88's. the majority of driving is on the freeway/hyway. were running about 2300ish rpms at 70. also i would check out northridge4x4 they have some amazing deals on gear packages. and free shipping right not too
11-10-2011, 04:52 PM
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Also consider which transmission you are getting advice for, since the gearing needs for a 6spd are different than the gearing needs for an auto. Measuring your tires and plugging some numbers into the rpm chart in the faq's would be a good place to start. At least you'll have some context when reading peoples reviews.
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Also consider which transmission you are getting advice for, since the gearing needs for a 6spd are different than the gearing needs for an auto. Measuring your tires and plugging some numbers into the rpm chart in the faq's would be a good place to start. At least you'll have some context when reading peoples reviews.
Also consider which transmission you are getting advice for, since the gearing needs for a 6spd are different than the gearing needs for an auto. Measuring your tires and plugging some numbers into the rpm chart in the faq's would be a good place to start. At least you'll have some context when reading peoples reviews.
