Thought about this in the past, I have a 8.6" 3.42 rear end on my Denali with the G80. I was thinking about trying to find a TBSS rear axle for the 4.10 and 9.5", but then a friend suggested just regearing it.
Took a look on Rock Auto and saw a 4.11 Ring and Pinion gear GM part for my 8.6" rear end, assuming it's out of a Yukon. Was only around $350 shipped.
Was doing some research and it seemed like people have talked about this before but there was no definitive answer. Would I be able to use these to convert my rear end to 4.11? If so what else would I need? I read something about a master rebuild kit, anything else required? Also thinking about shortening the axle 1" on each side since I plan to bag it later (still not 100% sure it will get done)
As far as experience I've been wrenching on my own cars for the last 4-5 years but haven't done anything major like this. Got a friend that's going through an automotive program at a community college and I believe he's doing transmissions next semester. Would it be possible for us two to tackle this or is it something that should be done at a shop?
Took a look on Rock Auto and saw a 4.11 Ring and Pinion gear GM part for my 8.6" rear end, assuming it's out of a Yukon. Was only around $350 shipped.
Was doing some research and it seemed like people have talked about this before but there was no definitive answer. Would I be able to use these to convert my rear end to 4.11? If so what else would I need? I read something about a master rebuild kit, anything else required? Also thinking about shortening the axle 1" on each side since I plan to bag it later (still not 100% sure it will get done)
As far as experience I've been wrenching on my own cars for the last 4-5 years but haven't done anything major like this. Got a friend that's going through an automotive program at a community college and I believe he's doing transmissions next semester. Would it be possible for us two to tackle this or is it something that should be done at a shop?