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I was curious as to what rear end gearing I have so I looked under the truck and found a tag that said '373'......among other numbers. I would assume 3.73, then. Is that good? I have a '94 with 2.3/5spd, extended cab, 2wd.
 


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Sounds right, 3.73 are geared towards economy rather than power. Look on your door sticker where it says Axle then look up that number in the Tech Library
 

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I wish I had door stickers..........:annoyed:Someone either took them off or painted over them when they put these different doors on this truck. Why do people have to be so hard on things??? Oh, well.....
 
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depend on the use u give your truck 3.73 will be a good ratio. if you drive it with street tires, like a normal street truck its the best gearing., keeping tires in stock size of course.

now if u want to haul some heavy stuff or a trailer, or planning to get all terrains, taller tires, lifts and suck. ull better go 4.10 or lower ratio(bigger number) to compensate or it will become a slow dog
 
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Memphis said:
I wish I had door stickers..........:annoyed:Someone either took them off or painted over them when they put these different doors on this truck. Why do people have to be so hard on things??? Oh, well.....
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mines the same way, they painted the door and cab and didnt care to cover the sticker :annoyed:
 
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as long as the 373 was in the lower row of text next to the bolt head then yes, it's 3.73:1 ratio.

I had 3.08's with 25" tires, wasn't horrible, then 3.73's with 28" tires which I liked, then 4.10's with 31" tires and that was/is kinda doggy. My explorer with 3.73's and 29" tires is a nice combo, but the 4.0 has a VERY different power band though...
 
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