How to get 4.11's in a G80?
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slim724
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How to get 4.11's in a G80?
Looking into this upgrade after a lift and larger tires, I have G80 3.43's in a 2wd now and just wondering if it's as easy as getting the gears from Randy's R&P, then getting them installed at a resputable shop? I've had absolutely zero luck finding any GT4 or GT5 rear ends in any of my local junkyards
1999 Astro 7-Passenger Van
Federal Government Fleet Vehicle
Cadet Blue 4.3L V6
Rear A/C & Heat
RWD G80 posi with 3.42 gears
40,000 miles
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LiftedAWDAstro
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Re: How to get 4.11's in a G80?
It is that easy! You can buy a master install kit and new gears from Randy's and for sure any good shop can install them. Check with the shop first to see if they will warranty the work if you provide the parts...most do not. Might be worth the few extra bucks to buy the parts from the same shop to get full warranty coverage.
Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
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slim724
Topic author - I get chills without my van.
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- Location: San Jose, CA
Re: How to get 4.11's in a G80?
Nice! I was really hoping this was the case, now all I need is money!
1999 Astro 7-Passenger Van
Federal Government Fleet Vehicle
Cadet Blue 4.3L V6
Rear A/C & Heat
RWD G80 posi with 3.42 gears
40,000 miles