Trying to choose between 4.88 and 5.29 gears

Great thread. I'm finally biting the bullet and regearing my truck. I was torn on 4.88 vs 5.29, but went with 5.29 with an Eaton e-locker for the rear based on this thread. I'm currently on 35's but at least I'll be ready should I go up to 37's in the future.

 

Great thread!

i’m looking to get some gears now and I think I’m gonna go with 529’s and a rear ARB locker.

Any updates?

 

Went with revolution 5.29 gears on a group buy...Love them

 

Damn I can use a group buy on gears

 

what about 20% off Nitro gears?

 

Send link so I know it’s real.

 

PM me and I’ll find out for you.

 

Where can one order Sierra gears?

 

Anybody used 4WP for gear install? Are they good/reliable for the job?

 

I have not used them but they do have a 10% discount and I believe they have a warranty.

 

They did the gears on my blazer and I've had no issues with it.

 

@dirtydeeds

 

I used them to install my 4.88 and Auburn Pro LSD. Purchased the gears and LSD from them also during their big sale. bought the three year warranty for parts and labor. started hearing some whining noise at around 20k after the install I brought it back and they said that it was normal. I should have gotten a receipt documenting that I brought it in for that reason. it very slowly got just a tad bit louder. I then brought it back after maybe around another 20k and they said the same thing it is normal. I didn't think nothing of it because there was no clunking or weird noise other than a small whining. BUT 120k after the install I started hearing the clunking and brought it to my mechanic because I was now out of warranty. My mechanic said I needed to have the rear end rebuild. so going to install 5.29 (seirra- iso polishing, and koyo intall kit also the Powertrax grip pro LSD) not installed by 4WP.

 

I'm looking to regear soon to just cuz I wamp my truck n blew axel bearing replaced already but internal still grinds every once in a while I've been trying to decide between 4.88 and 5.29 my family freind who owns higher ground off road says 4.88 my truck does not lack power it's dyno tuned 506 hp 540 torque camburg long travel 15 inches strapped front 18 strapped back dirty deeds catless true duel long tube race exhaust and intake ported throttle body and heads pedal commander stage 3 shift points I like to hit trails 50+ mph nothing slow or to fast I've had it at 100 on the dirt n sand but was kinda scarred of rolling it lol it spins the tires through 1st and 2nd gear no lockers as i don't crawl just speed through stuff

 

For anyone on the fence, I just referred to 5.29, it made a huge difference. I can hold 6th on the freeway on heavy 37’s. I went with revolution REM polished gears, grip pro in the rear and Eaton e locker up front.