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Hey Guys, I'm new here and I've read a lot and have a plan. Please comment.
93 Ext Cab 4.0 has 3.27 non lsd rear axle and manual locking front hubs. No A/C, body is a little rough but mostly rust free. Interior is not pretty but functional. My intended use is DD with some offroad. there will be some interstate hwy miles put on. No rock crawling planned, but mud is gonna happen. Possible snow and ice. Need decent highway and road manners. I want to minimize body and suspension lift to keep handling intact, but have no problem trimming fenders and bumpers to fit larger tires. From what I've read I'm limited to 31 inch tires, but if I'm willing to trim extensively are 33's a possibility?
I plan an Explorer rear axle swap. I think I need a tire plan before I start searching for an axle to keep cost down. It looks like 4.10 is the lowest stock ratio on an Explorer, will that be OK with 33's? Will I find a 4L10 axle tag in the junkyard...I hope. For the front I plan to change the ring and pinion to match the rear ratio and think about a locker while I'm in there. Or should I limit myself to the 31's and make my search easier by looking for a 3L73 axle.
Or should I just run it on 31's as is no lsd and keep the winch handy?
I live in Dallas but the truck may live in Michigan where I vacation and may retire...
What are you guys opinions?
Thanks,
Southcycle
93 Ext Cab 4.0 has 3.27 non lsd rear axle and manual locking front hubs. No A/C, body is a little rough but mostly rust free. Interior is not pretty but functional. My intended use is DD with some offroad. there will be some interstate hwy miles put on. No rock crawling planned, but mud is gonna happen. Possible snow and ice. Need decent highway and road manners. I want to minimize body and suspension lift to keep handling intact, but have no problem trimming fenders and bumpers to fit larger tires. From what I've read I'm limited to 31 inch tires, but if I'm willing to trim extensively are 33's a possibility?
I plan an Explorer rear axle swap. I think I need a tire plan before I start searching for an axle to keep cost down. It looks like 4.10 is the lowest stock ratio on an Explorer, will that be OK with 33's? Will I find a 4L10 axle tag in the junkyard...I hope. For the front I plan to change the ring and pinion to match the rear ratio and think about a locker while I'm in there. Or should I limit myself to the 31's and make my search easier by looking for a 3L73 axle.
Or should I just run it on 31's as is no lsd and keep the winch handy?
I live in Dallas but the truck may live in Michigan where I vacation and may retire...
What are you guys opinions?
Thanks,
Southcycle