Hello all,
For starters nice forum and this looks to be the place to get all my answers.
I have a 2001 1500HD LS with 9 1/2 rear end with 4:10 gears. I bought this dew to in 2001 it was the only way to get a crew cab. Sux for me because the 02's 1/2 ton came in a crew. I didn't really want a HD model or the gears due to never really having to tow. At the most I have towed a trailer with my Mazda protege on it or helped out a friend and towed his F-150.
I want to change out the gears and replace them with either 373 but would perfer 342's. Dealership wants $690.00 for set of 373's.:grrrrrr:
Two questions.
1. What are the best gears to get ie strength and noise.
2. If I put 342's in can I get computer reprogrammed for those gears.
I know I can buy a programmer and adjust computer settings for my 285/75/16 Bridgestone REVO's, and some 373 gears but not sure on the 342's.
And do you think I will be able to tow with the 342's just using the tow/haul mode or would I have to pull it down into 3rd.
Any info and opinions would be great.
For starters nice forum and this looks to be the place to get all my answers.
I have a 2001 1500HD LS with 9 1/2 rear end with 4:10 gears. I bought this dew to in 2001 it was the only way to get a crew cab. Sux for me because the 02's 1/2 ton came in a crew. I didn't really want a HD model or the gears due to never really having to tow. At the most I have towed a trailer with my Mazda protege on it or helped out a friend and towed his F-150.
I want to change out the gears and replace them with either 373 but would perfer 342's. Dealership wants $690.00 for set of 373's.:grrrrrr:
Two questions.
1. What are the best gears to get ie strength and noise.
2. If I put 342's in can I get computer reprogrammed for those gears.
I know I can buy a programmer and adjust computer settings for my 285/75/16 Bridgestone REVO's, and some 373 gears but not sure on the 342's.
And do you think I will be able to tow with the 342's just using the tow/haul mode or would I have to pull it down into 3rd.
Any info and opinions would be great.