Which Gears?

PhdNPrerunners · 05-27-2008, 09:13 AM

Im looking to regear my ranger but can decide what gears to go with. Im thinking 373 or 410 but having a hard time to decide. My truck is a 97 single cab 4x4 4.0 5spd and it currently has 327 gears with 31's and the mileage is killing me. Im getting like 13-14 on the freeway. What would you guys suggest for better fuel economy and overall daily driver? Thanks

**metalmacguyver** · 05-27-2008, 09:20 AM

If your staying at 31s, go with 3.73s. They are all over the place in RBVs.

Evan · 05-27-2008, 09:32 AM

Go with 4.10s. That's a better gear setup for 31s. However, far less common than 3.73 so you'll pay more.

hitech_hick · 05-27-2008, 10:07 AM

I wouldn't pay to regear if you are looking into ratios that came stock, I would find a set of axles that came with that ratio from factory, then swap them in. With my '94 supercab, I was running the 4.0, 5-speed, 3.73's and 31's. In town I got pretty decent gas mileage, on the highway I was getting low 20's. As for going with 4.10's, personally I like the sound of that, but good luck finding them in a front axle.

hick

PhdNPrerunners · 05-27-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by metalmacguyver

If your staying at 31s, go with 3.73s. They are all over the place in RBVs.

What are RBV's

BlackBII · 05-27-2008, 10:38 AM

Ranger Based Vehicles

Ranger, BII, Explorer, Mazda B series, Aerostar.....kinda

Regearing can be expensive, so regearing to something that came stock does sound like a waste..

Getting axles is sometimes easier/cheaper, depending on your mechanical ability

PhdNPrerunners · 05-27-2008, 10:44 AM

Is it pretty easy to find dana 35s with 373?

BlackBII · 05-27-2008, 11:14 AM

3.73 are the most common, every RBV i'ved owned has had them

PhdNPrerunners · 05-27-2008, 12:33 PM

On the front would it just be easier to take a pumpkin with 373 and put it in my dana 35 or would it be easier to switch out the whole thing?

PhdNPrerunners · 05-27-2008, 03:09 PM

Anyone?

crbnunit · 05-27-2008, 03:53 PM

Varying opinions on that one. I find it easier to pull everything but others will tell you pumpkin only. If you have never had your arms off, pumpkin only might be the way to go. Those radius arm bold under the spring pirch is freaking TIGHT and Ford uses thread locker!!

Dishtowel · 05-27-2008, 04:05 PM

IDK about pumkin swap, but I do know that swapping the whole axle is pretty easy. Should be able to do in 1 afternoon. ESPECIALLY if you lure a buddy in with a brew-ski'

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Originally Posted by crbnunit

Varying opinions on that one. I find it easier to pull everything but others will tell you pumpkin only. If you have never had your arms off, pumpkin only might be the way to go. Those radius arm bold under the spring pirch is freaking TIGHT and Ford uses thread locker!!

Good point, forgot about that. Hope you have a impact socket set that goes up to 1 1/8". and a BIG snipe. I suggest leaving the rad arms attached to the frame, securing the truck tires, and putting a 4ft+ snipe on those bolts.

05-27-2008, 09:13 AM	#1
PhdNPrerunners Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, TX Year: 2001 Make: Mazda Model: B4000 Engine: 4.0 SOHC Used For: DD Posts: 97 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	Which Gears? Im looking to regear my ranger but can decide what gears to go with. Im thinking 373 or 410 but having a hard time to decide. My truck is a 97 single cab 4x4 4.0 5spd and it currently has 327 gears with 31's and the mileage is killing me. Im getting like 13-14 on the freeway. What would you guys suggest for better fuel economy and overall daily driver? Thanks
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metalmacguyver Yeah, I built that. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Plymouth MA home, Buzzards Bay MA Year: 1997, 1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger, F350 Engine: 4.0, 7.3 Class: 4x4 Extreme Used For: Working and Wheeling Posts: 3,822 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (28)	If your staying at 31s, go with 3.73s. They are all over the place in RBVs. __________________ Horsepower is how fast you hit a wall. Torque is how far you move a wall. http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...ad.php?t=21890 1994 F350 7.3L PSD, 5spd, DD/tow rig, 2wd for now... 1997 Excab/4.0/5spd/Manual1354/4.88/locked F/R /35"BFG MTs/WarnXD9000i/6"lift/HYDROBOOST!!/Extended radius arms/Wheeling only.
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Evan Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Stevens Point, WI Year: 1991 Make: Ford Model: Explorer Sport Engine: 4.0 OHV Class: 4X4 Extreme Used For: Wheelin Posts: 1,374 Rep Power: 14 iTrader: (0)	Go with 4.10s. That's a better gear setup for 31s. However, far less common than 3.73 so you'll pay more. __________________ 2001 Mustang Cobra SVT convertible: 5-speed, 320HP V8, 0-60 in 4.8 2009 Chevy Aveo 5-door LS: 5-speed, DD
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05-27-2008, 10:07 AM	#4
hitech_hick Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madtown, USA Posts: 212 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't pay to regear if you are looking into ratios that came stock, I would find a set of axles that came with that ratio from factory, then swap them in. With my '94 supercab, I was running the 4.0, 5-speed, 3.73's and 31's. In town I got pretty decent gas mileage, on the highway I was getting low 20's. As for going with 4.10's, personally I like the sound of that, but good luck finding them in a front axle. hick
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BlackBII Cheaf of Grammor Poleace Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orem UT Year: 1989 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.3 Class: 4x4 Used For: Getting irritated Posts: 6,397 Rep Power: 33 iTrader: (0)	Ranger Based Vehicles Ranger, BII, Explorer, Mazda B series, Aerostar.....kinda Regearing can be expensive, so regearing to something that came stock does sound like a waste.. Getting axles is sometimes easier/cheaper, depending on your mechanical ability __________________ I hate all RBV's, especially the ones I own.
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05-27-2008, 10:44 AM	#7
PhdNPrerunners Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, TX Year: 2001 Make: Mazda Model: B4000 Engine: 4.0 SOHC Used For: DD Posts: 97 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	Is it pretty easy to find dana 35s with 373? __________________ 97 Single Cab 4.0 5spd 4x4 on 31's - Totaled 7/07/2008 Current: 1996 Ranger XLT Ext Cab 4.0 V6 Auto with 78k miles. Stock everything open 8.8 with 3.08 gears
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05-27-2008, 11:14 AM	#8
BlackBII Cheaf of Grammor Poleace Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orem UT Year: 1989 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.3 Class: 4x4 Used For: Getting irritated Posts: 6,397 Rep Power: 33 iTrader: (0)	3.73 are the most common, every RBV i'ved owned has had them __________________ I hate all RBV's, especially the ones I own.
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05-27-2008, 12:33 PM	#9
PhdNPrerunners Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, TX Year: 2001 Make: Mazda Model: B4000 Engine: 4.0 SOHC Used For: DD Posts: 97 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	On the front would it just be easier to take a pumpkin with 373 and put it in my dana 35 or would it be easier to switch out the whole thing? __________________ 97 Single Cab 4.0 5spd 4x4 on 31's - Totaled 7/07/2008 Current: 1996 Ranger XLT Ext Cab 4.0 V6 Auto with 78k miles. Stock everything open 8.8 with 3.08 gears
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PhdNPrerunners Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, TX Year: 2001 Make: Mazda Model: B4000 Engine: 4.0 SOHC Used For: DD Posts: 97 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	Anyone? __________________ 97 Single Cab 4.0 5spd 4x4 on 31's - Totaled 7/07/2008 Current: 1996 Ranger XLT Ext Cab 4.0 V6 Auto with 78k miles. Stock everything open 8.8 with 3.08 gears
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05-27-2008, 03:53 PM	#11
crbnunit Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year: 2019 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Hover Truck Posts: 6,440 Rep Power: 68 iTrader: (0)	Varying opinions on that one. I find it easier to pull everything but others will tell you pumpkin only. If you have never had your arms off, pumpkin only might be the way to go. Those radius arm bold under the spring pirch is freaking TIGHT and Ford uses thread locker!!
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