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03-02-2016
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Options for replacing 4.10 on a DRW?
Hey guys, I found a link online that allowed me to get a complete list of everything installed on my truck from the factory from Chrysler/Dodge. I found the stamped plate under the cowl (on the 92, attached to the firewall on my 93) but couldn't find a decoder on line so this was really nice. I confirmed my truck has the 4.10 rear end and I'd like to swap that to a 3.54. Have you guys done this before? I've heard there is a second gen axle commonly available that will work versus trying to change the gearset. The internet is full of opinions, I was wondering if anyone here had done this and could provide some facts. thanks!
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84 Vanagon/Subaru swap project
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03-02-2016
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I have the 3.54, and while its great for hi-way driving, it sucks for towing.
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1991.5 W250, "SOLD"...17 Years of plowing, pulling skidsteers, ran like a champ, 430,000kms, same transmission (A518). 
2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty, SLT Quad Cab, Bilstiens, levelling kit, BD Steering Box Stabilizer Bar, BD heavy duty swaybar links, BD double deep tranny pan, Edge moniter, otherwise completely stock.  (for now)
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03-03-2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PIGIRON
I have the 3.54, and while its great for hi-way driving, it sucks for towing.
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Thanks for the reply. I won't be towing anything so I'm fine with that. My old 92 D250 5 speed had that 3.54 (I assume) and it did everything I wanted it to do.
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84 Vanagon/Subaru swap project
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03-03-2016
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Never had issues towing with my 3.54s. Shoot, I could drive around 60-65mph all day with overdrive turned off if need be.
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'01, 3500, DRW, 4x4, QC, leather, 345,000mi, BHAF ,3.54, Dana80/60, 47RE auto, MWFI VP44 at 112k, FASS Titanium 150, Banks Power Elbow,
4"Monster exhaust, Ranch Hand Legend frt bumper, silencer ring MIA,Cooper AT3s, Timbo's APPS, Spohn Trackbar upgrade, HellBent Steel DSS, 50hp Maxtorq Injectors.
Mopar 52122362AH Steering upgrade
30' Damon Escaper 5'er 12,000#
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03-04-2016
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I live in the mountains tho, lots of long steep hills and I feel its a strain on the truck towing the skidsteer, example, snow plow 600 lbs, truck, 5700 lbs, flatdeck 3000 lbs, skidsteer 6600lbs, diesel fuel 560lbs, total =16,460 lbs. Its an auto too.
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1991.5 W250, "SOLD"...17 Years of plowing, pulling skidsteers, ran like a champ, 430,000kms, same transmission (A518).
2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty, SLT Quad Cab, Bilstiens, levelling kit, BD Steering Box Stabilizer Bar, BD heavy duty swaybar links, BD double deep tranny pan, Edge moniter, otherwise completely stock. (for now)
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03-05-2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PIGIRON
I live in the mountains tho, lots of long steep hills and I feel its a strain on the truck towing the skidsteer, example, snow plow 600 lbs, truck, 5700 lbs, flatdeck 3000 lbs, skidsteer 6600lbs, diesel fuel 560lbs, total =16,460 lbs. Its an auto too.
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Is it a really an auto or a semi auto?
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