[NICKELEYE]

Ok I'm looking at getting 4.56 gears for my 2000 R/T. What I want to know is what brand gears do people recommend? I'm not really familiar with any brands and don't know whats a good company to look at.

thanks.

 

[Ben]

4.56's are a bit steep, but if you want them get them. Motive is a good gear Co.

 

[WeezyRT]

Iv heard different things here. Iv heard going from 3.92s (im pretty sure thats whats in RTs) to 4.10s isnt really worth it and to go with 4.56s. then other ppl said 4.56s would be overkill... but i dont know. But when I get mine (which ever i decide to go with) ill either be getting them from Sam over at socaldakota.com or krcperformance.com :biggthump

 

[rtgrouchman]

I was looking at the 4.56 Yukons (I think that's the name) from Sam@socal.

 

[chris4x4]

Yukon, Genuine, and Superior are the best I know of. :wave:

 

[HemiDak]

Most brands out there are good. The only brand I've heard that's probably the lowest quality is Motive.

 

[NICKELEYE]

thanks for the input guys. some of the shops near my were pushing richmond gears.. anyone heard of them..

 

[HemiDak]

Yup, Richmond makes good stuff.

 

[lilguido1]

Another thing to consider is the size tire you will be running - that will determine the final drive ratio.

Here: http://www.dirtroadmagazine.com/gears.htm

 

[BlueCC00RT]

I just put 4.56's in my 2k and i say screw the people that say its Overkill. I love them!! no more gear hunting on the freeway i dont have to hammer down on the freeway to drop a gear to pass someone. only raises the rpm's by 300 or so. Best mod ive done so far. Yes the r/t's come with 3.92's stock

Iv heard different things here. Iv heard going from 3.92s (im pretty sure thats whats in RTs) to 4.10s isnt really worth it and to go with 4.56s. then other ppl said 4.56s would be overkill... but i dont know. But when I get mine (which ever i decide to go with) ill either be getting them from Sam over at socaldakota.com or krcperformance.com :biggthump

 

[NICKELEYE]

Ya I'm not worried about it being overkill I don't care about that..This truck isn't a daily driver it's just for fun. so I want as much overkill as I can afford!

and I'm staying with pretty much stock tire diameter 28".

 

[Kya]

Last time I looked, a long time ago, 4:10 were not available for front diffs in 2000 Dakotas. Am I wrong?

I hope so. That is why I have been stayin with 32s.

 

[HemiDak]

Last time I looked, a long time ago, 4:10 were not available for front diffs in 2000 Dakotas. Am I wrong?

I hope so. That is why I have been stayin with 32s.

Yup, 4.10 and 4.56 are available for the 2000+ front diffs.

 

[NICKELEYE]

Do I have to re calibrate my speedo with a gear change like this??

 

[HemiDak]

No, gear ratio doesn't matter to the speed sensor in the differential.