Gears???

mkpecor · Feb 5, 2008

i have a 88 ranger 2.9 with 3.73 gears rolling 33" tires what gears do i need to make it close to stock,4.10 or 4.56, wheeling its good still , but it is a dog on the road, real slow going up hills, any info would help, thanks!!!!! :c-n:

Evan · Feb 5, 2008

mkpecor said:
i have a 88 ranger 2.9 with 3.73 gears rolling 33" tires what gears do i need to make it close to stock,4.10 or 4.56, wheeling its good still , but it is a dog on the road, real slow going up hills, any info would help, thanks!!!!!

You want to go with 4.56.

And ya, a 2.9, 3.73s, and 33s make for a pretty sluggish ride.

mkpecor · Feb 5, 2008

thanks man.

Blackdog · Feb 5, 2008

The 4:10's will be an improvement over the 3:73's of course but the ideal gears would be 4:88's. I have 33's on my Ranger, with the 4:10's your thinking of getting from me I can ALMOST use overdrive.

A better but more expensive route would be the Explorer rear axle and a Dana 35 front. I'm into mine for around $2,000 at this time but I have a Detroit.

mkpecor · Feb 5, 2008

ya my truck is a dog right now,going up the pass im doin 45 mph in sucks, i cant what to get them it will be better than whats in my truck now

mkpecor · Feb 5, 2008

im just going to use what im getting from you un till i gather all the stuff i need, the pass is going to be fun if we meet this weekend, is there snow over at your place blackdog.

c_note · Feb 5, 2008

if your on the highway often then dont get 4.88. 4.56 will suit you best.

Blackdog · Feb 5, 2008

No snow, was 45 degrees and sunny. Ya, use these axles till you got the money to upgrade. You should get all your money back when you sell the 4:10's.

mkpecor · Feb 5, 2008

ill stuff them under the samy probly. when i get the 8.8/D35.

4x4junkie · Feb 5, 2008

c_note said:
if your on the highway often then dont get 4.88. 4.56 will suit you best.

I have 35s and 5.13s (same overall ratio) and it's dang near perfect on the 2.9 (and I have the FM146 that doesn't have quite as deep overdrive as a M5OD).

I wouldn't hesitate one bit at 4.88 and 33s.

mkpecor · Feb 6, 2008

ya i got the fm 146 in my truck too. thanks for the info guys and thanks blackdog for the hook up!

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