shr3dd3r 09
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- Joined
- Feb 24, 2011
- Messages
- 244
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- Location
- Huntsville, AL
- Vehicle Year
- 2000
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 3.9L Inline 4 Cylinder Cummins 4BT
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- 3 Inches
- Tire Size
- 33X11.5X16 (285/75R16)
So I have a Cummins 4bt in my 2000 4x4 ranger. It has 4.10 gears and at some point soon I'd like to re gear to 3.07/3.08 to keep the 4bt in it's power band and still be able to cruise 70-75 around 1800-2000 rpm. I have 33 inch tires currently.
So I can either re gear my stock open 28 spline rear end or buy a 31 spline explorer axle and re gear that one and swap it in.
My question is can the 28 spline axle be upgraded to handle more horsepower/torque? Or is it best to just swap a 31 spline in it? I realize most people just do an axle swap, but if I do that I STILL have to swap the gears to a ratio that will have to be aftermarket to really get it where I need it.
Are there kits out there to really build a 28 spline axle? Is it worth it vs. buying a 31 spline and swapping gears? The max power it will see is 200hp/450ft-lbs if I ever decide to add an Intercooler and mod the fuel pump. I'd guess right now it's around 130hp/300ft-lbs with my modest upgrades.
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So I can either re gear my stock open 28 spline rear end or buy a 31 spline explorer axle and re gear that one and swap it in.
My question is can the 28 spline axle be upgraded to handle more horsepower/torque? Or is it best to just swap a 31 spline in it? I realize most people just do an axle swap, but if I do that I STILL have to swap the gears to a ratio that will have to be aftermarket to really get it where I need it.
Are there kits out there to really build a 28 spline axle? Is it worth it vs. buying a 31 spline and swapping gears? The max power it will see is 200hp/450ft-lbs if I ever decide to add an Intercooler and mod the fuel pump. I'd guess right now it's around 130hp/300ft-lbs with my modest upgrades.
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