Red97XJ
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- Northern Indiana
I have a 1997, C8.25 in the rear and a ????? D30 in front. (the front pinion center line is about equel to the axle tubes centerline, so I assume this is a HP?)
Anyway, I have a RE 3.5 with 32" GY MTR's. CV DS, etc, etc. I still have stock gears which is killin me with gas and the horrible perf.
What should I expect to pay to buy AND install F/R gears?
Also, not to open a can of worms, but what do you guys think I should get for gear ratio? This is my only vehicle (the wifes minivan doesn't count as a real vehicle). I drive to and from work daily. I doubt I will ever go to 33's, but even if I do, it will be when these brand new MTR's wear out, so it will be awhile as I only drive about 15k a year. I have the 242 with auto and a 4.0.
Do you think the Dodge dealer would be better at install than a "regular" shop? Somebody said the 8.25 takes a special tool..... what tool is this so I can ask if they have it when I call. Also, anything else I can ask to help me decide if they will get it right?
I don't want a noisey 8.25!
Thanks for your input!
Jason
Anyway, I have a RE 3.5 with 32" GY MTR's. CV DS, etc, etc. I still have stock gears which is killin me with gas and the horrible perf.
What should I expect to pay to buy AND install F/R gears?
Also, not to open a can of worms, but what do you guys think I should get for gear ratio? This is my only vehicle (the wifes minivan doesn't count as a real vehicle). I drive to and from work daily. I doubt I will ever go to 33's, but even if I do, it will be when these brand new MTR's wear out, so it will be awhile as I only drive about 15k a year. I have the 242 with auto and a 4.0.
Do you think the Dodge dealer would be better at install than a "regular" shop? Somebody said the 8.25 takes a special tool..... what tool is this so I can ask if they have it when I call. Also, anything else I can ask to help me decide if they will get it right?
I don't want a noisey 8.25!
Thanks for your input!
Jason