428CJ
New Member
- Joined
- Oct 23, 2013
- Messages
- 29
- Reaction score
- 0
- Points
- 0
- Location
- Boise, ID
- Vehicle Year
- 1997
- Make / Model
- Mazda
- Engine Size
- 4.0
- Transmission
- Manual
Hey guys,
I got a 98 Ranger 4x4 5 speed and am looking to possibly re-gear and add a locker or l/s of some kind in the near future.
I just got some 32 inch bfg at's and with the stock 3.73's it just feels gutless now, especially in fifth. I don't want or expect it to be "fast" with the gearing change, just be in the power more and a little more oomph around town. I don't usually go more than 65 mph.
I was wondering if it be overkill to go with 4.56's with just 32's? I am not sure, considering how much this will probably cost, if going to 4.10's will be enough of a difference to justify the cost.
As for the locker or l/s question, I was pondering three options.
1) rebuild my rear end and add a detroit locker or an eaton or g2 l/s along with the new gears.
2) buy another ranger rear end that has l/s and rebuild that with new gears.
3) buy an expo disc brake rearend, modify it to work, and do the same as number 2.
I don't do any hardcore wheeling at all and would never put more than 33's on this truck, so i think the 28 spline axles would hold but am sick of spinning one tire every lol.
Thanks
I got a 98 Ranger 4x4 5 speed and am looking to possibly re-gear and add a locker or l/s of some kind in the near future.
I just got some 32 inch bfg at's and with the stock 3.73's it just feels gutless now, especially in fifth. I don't want or expect it to be "fast" with the gearing change, just be in the power more and a little more oomph around town. I don't usually go more than 65 mph.
I was wondering if it be overkill to go with 4.56's with just 32's? I am not sure, considering how much this will probably cost, if going to 4.10's will be enough of a difference to justify the cost.
As for the locker or l/s question, I was pondering three options.
1) rebuild my rear end and add a detroit locker or an eaton or g2 l/s along with the new gears.
2) buy another ranger rear end that has l/s and rebuild that with new gears.
3) buy an expo disc brake rearend, modify it to work, and do the same as number 2.
I don't do any hardcore wheeling at all and would never put more than 33's on this truck, so i think the 28 spline axles would hold but am sick of spinning one tire every lol.
Thanks