troyniss
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- Vehicle Year
- 1997
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- Ford
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- Manual
Hello everyone,
New sub here.
I recently bought a 1997 Ranger 2.3l 5speed.
Upgraded the wheels to 31" BFG K1 A/T.
It's a dog in 5th gear and can barely maintain speed up a hill and lacks passing power. Usually have to drop it in 4th to get any noticeable acceleration to pass. I know the stock gear ratios for my truck are well below what they should be and with the added tire weight and height, I need something more plausible.
I've read that 4.10 or 4.56 gear ratios for 31"s are optimal, but having seen mixed reviews and discussions I'm currently in a bind as to what gears to go with. I looked at some posts in regards to gear ratios for larger tires, but they seem to be from 3-4 years ago and would like a fresh perspective.
Not planning on doing any towing, but would like to adventure out into mediocre trails and snow. I use the truck for city driving but occasionally go on highway across state. I need some advice as to what gears might fit my profile the best.
Thanks for the help
New sub here.
I recently bought a 1997 Ranger 2.3l 5speed.
Upgraded the wheels to 31" BFG K1 A/T.
It's a dog in 5th gear and can barely maintain speed up a hill and lacks passing power. Usually have to drop it in 4th to get any noticeable acceleration to pass. I know the stock gear ratios for my truck are well below what they should be and with the added tire weight and height, I need something more plausible.
I've read that 4.10 or 4.56 gear ratios for 31"s are optimal, but having seen mixed reviews and discussions I'm currently in a bind as to what gears to go with. I looked at some posts in regards to gear ratios for larger tires, but they seem to be from 3-4 years ago and would like a fresh perspective.
Not planning on doing any towing, but would like to adventure out into mediocre trails and snow. I use the truck for city driving but occasionally go on highway across state. I need some advice as to what gears might fit my profile the best.
Thanks for the help