JUST FOUND OUT I HAD 3:73s ..want to run biguns

[dmanmccann]

I have a 99 ranger XLT 4.0 4x4...its weird because most rangers i see have 4x4 or offroad wrote on them..my doesnt even though it has 4wd..can someone tell me why?? ALSO CAN I RUN 32-33 inch tires with 3:73s or should i regear to 4:56s???

If i do put 32-33s on will my mileage be worse because of the gear ratio if at all possible first??

 

[Blackdog]

31=4:10
33=4:56
35=4:88

Ya, go 4:56. However, I'm going with 4:88's on my 97 Ranger with 33's just in case I go with 35's at a later date.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

I have a 99 ranger XLT 4.0 4x4...its weird because most rangers i see have 4x4 or offroad wrote on them..my doesnt even though it has 4wd..can someone tell me why??

Alot of people don't like the look of the stickers and take them off. Sometimes they don't always come with the stickers either, I am not sure if they are optional or not.

 

[metalmacguyver]

i just put 32s on my 97 4.0L, 3.73 and i was quite surprised that it didnt feel doggy at all. from my personal experiance, 3.73s would be fine for you.

 

[wvcat]

I'm running 31's on my 99 with 3:73's and its fine I even tow with it!!!
John

 

[dmanmccann]

awsome

thanks for the replies..John your truck is really cool...I wish i woulda waited and got the ranger i really wanted..I have a singlecab stepside...I wish i had more room..Its ok though....John did you lift yours any?? Also Ive read some guys put 32s on there trucks is that stock or cranking the t-bars or a body lift or something??

 

[wvcat]

Thanks Jon,
When I built this truck (it was a 2wd) it had 265's on the donor 4x4. I just installed the 31's without cranking or lifting...no rubs

 

[metalmacguyver]

on my 97 i dont have any torsion bars to crank. i just put the 32s on there and they fit. it is very close though so there may be some very slight rubbing on another truck that is otherwise identical.