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- Vehicle Year
- 1988
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- Ford Ranger
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- 2.9 V6
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- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
Hey friends!
I'm looking for the most cost effective way to change my gearing from 3.45 to 4.1. I'm not quite up to the task of replacing the gear and pinions in the rear diff. I do, however, feel like swapping a complete rear axle with the desired gearing would be achievable. I currently have 7.5", on '88 XLT 2WD extended cab.
THAT SAID,
- Am I totally wrong, and shouldn't be intimidated by the rear diff can o worms? I'm really intimidated by that thing and really don't want to be all up in it's guts.
- Is there a stout rear axle from another model and year (explorer perhaps) that pairs well with 1st gen frame/leaf mounts?
Thanks everybody!
I'm looking for the most cost effective way to change my gearing from 3.45 to 4.1. I'm not quite up to the task of replacing the gear and pinions in the rear diff. I do, however, feel like swapping a complete rear axle with the desired gearing would be achievable. I currently have 7.5", on '88 XLT 2WD extended cab.
THAT SAID,
- Am I totally wrong, and shouldn't be intimidated by the rear diff can o worms? I'm really intimidated by that thing and really don't want to be all up in it's guts.
- Is there a stout rear axle from another model and year (explorer perhaps) that pairs well with 1st gen frame/leaf mounts?
Thanks everybody!