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Old 04-29-2013, 08:16 PM   #8
clinebarger
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Re: Alright chummins or stick with chevy???

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Originally Posted by Ryan Duke View Post
It's official, I'm pretty sure I sold the chevy 2500 so now I have no choice in the matter. The dodge is a 4x4 but I have a 2wd output shaft and tail housing for it. I plan on the C-10 getting good fuel mileage. I was thinking of a rear end ratio in the low 3's, Any sugestions on what to put in the rear? I want it to hold up from the torque but also cruising on the hwy at 75-80.
If your staying 1/2 ton....The truck 12-bolt will not like the off-idle torque of a 6BT.

A Ford 9" would hold up & give the widest/precise range of gear ratio options, a 3.00:1 would work great in a stock tire height 1/2 ton.
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