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73 k5 blank slate
- Thread starter 1300obo
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as it sits now
I'm watching.
Welcome! Sounds like a hell of a project.
19Tim69
1/2 ton status
It’s easy to let it sit... I took advice from a friend, spend at least an hour a day on it...
Looks like a fun project... I’ll be watching for progress
@1300obo this is good advice, take small bites everyday. Ordering or cleaning parts counts the days you're not "into it"
For the transfer case, a 203 works fine. A 241 or 208 has a much better ratio, but may need a rebuild.
For the Dana 44, look for a "master kit"
Companies like Offroad Design, the 4xstore, or nitro gear and axle work well
I would ponder a gear change if it were mine. 3.08 is a good rifle, not so much for gears
I agree with @Bent77 , and his advice.
If you aren't going to be using it at highway speeds, or very little on the highway, I would look at lower gears. I believe that you can go to 3:73 on the same carrier in the front axle, but the rear differential would have to change carrier.
The 203 is fine for lots of things, as long as it is in good shape. The shifter can be cranky if it is dirty and not lubricated.
If you aren't going to be using it at highway speeds, or very little on the highway, I would look at lower gears. I believe that you can go to 3:73 on the same carrier in the front axle, but the rear differential would have to change carrier.
The 203 is fine for lots of things, as long as it is in good shape. The shifter can be cranky if it is dirty and not lubricated.
I don't know about that
My k5 with the perkins turbo diesel and sm465/205 was only good enough because of the 3.08 gears on 35" tires.
I could have gone bigger tires but I didn't need to.
I will be in the same boat when I start putting together my crew cab.
I didn't do the taking apart, I bought it in pieces.
I want to see it go back together. Subscribed!
He’s going with a gas engine
I only commented on your blanket statement, if you were saying specifically to his project then I apologize.
No apologies needed! .308 IS a better rifle than gear ratio! Your project excludedI only commented on your blanket statement, if you were saying specifically to his project then I apologize.
19Tim69
1/2 ton status
I installed a of Yukon 373s in my front D44 it was a oddball gear set in there but my 70 C30 has the 373s with 33” tires & is pretty good on the highway although the 35s were better but it has a SM465
thanks for everyone's input. .308 is what I shoot too. great for whitetail and possibly as a gear ratio (I hope) for my purposes. I know you guys out west do crazy fun stuff with yours but mine will probably just be cruising down country roads. wire brushed the frame all afternoon and I have two bad rivets on the passenger rear shackle mount, one gone and the other broken, planning to use ss bolts to remedy. don't think I'm up learning to rivet frames at this point. I did order the complete Yukon gear bearing/seal kit from my local advance auto today. don't know why I didn't wait for advice, must be attention deficit problems. thanks again
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A good remedy for those rivets is to go up one size bolt from the hole
Careful with the stainless steel bolts, they like to gall and seize, even with antisieze. I cut 2-3 a week off
Yeah with a healthy stroker and the th350 you will be good for 33" if all you want is a driver.
You won't be pulling any mountains but you will have decent mileage and very nice rpms cruising on the highway
you think I should try rivets? or a different kind of bolt?
I’d use a high quality bolt, couple good washers and a lock nut
