KJ
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- Location
- Oregon
- Vehicle Year
- 1988
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.9L
- Transmission
- Manual
I'm currently in the middle of swapping the front and rear ends on my 88 and am also thinking about throwing some new gears in as well. I'm thinking in the 4.10 to 4.56 range, but was hoping to get some feedback on how the pickup will drive with these gears. It has the 2.9 v6 and the 31 spline 8.8 with a D35 up front. I'll probably run 33 inch tires and am not looking for a rock crawler or anything like that, just not a high-geared, gutless SOB.
Also, I hear that some people prefer having either higher or lower gears up front vs. in the back (don't remember which is supposed to be lower). Is there any truth to this and what is the advantage of this setup?
Any feedback greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Also, I hear that some people prefer having either higher or lower gears up front vs. in the back (don't remember which is supposed to be lower). Is there any truth to this and what is the advantage of this setup?
Any feedback greatly appreciated. Thanks!