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    Front diff. ring and pinion question

    Ok so i have an '05 silverado. Where can i find a 3.90 ratio ring and pinion for my front diff.?

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    GM 8.25 IFS Front Ring & Pinions

    It's a GM 8.25 diff. Don't know if that ratio is available.
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    sweet, thank you. Why do they offer a 4.11 for the front and 4.10 for the rear?

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    Quote Originally Posted by truckinL33 View Post
    sweet, thank you. Why do they offer a 4.11 for the front and 4.10 for the rear?
    To help driveability.

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    The real answer is because you're not supposed to use 4WD on dry pavement. The ratio difference is for pull vs. push. It's not common any more to split the ratios like it used to be unless you have really big tires or you use the truck for specialized activities. Not sure there is a modern 3.90 gearset.

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    If it's not a big deal to have a difference of .01 in gear ratios between the two (which i really doubt), then I'm fine with it. If anyone does find a front diff. 3.90 ratio (strange engineering has one for the rear diff.) please let me know.

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