97 Ford Ranger 6 inch lift with 32 inch tires very very lazy on the highway

[J.D Popo]

I just bought a 1997 xlt 3.0 v6 automatic ford ranger. The truck is in very good condition and I'm in love with it's physical appearance. It has a 6 inch lift with 32 inch tires and travels smooth on the road. I do not have any problems with it in the city but it seems very very sluggish on the highway. I can't go past 60 mph and the engine and tranny are working so hard I only get 200 miles per tank. I really would love to keep this truck so I turn to the pros here at the ranger station to give me advice. What can i do for better high end performance and to save some gas. I was told to change the gear ratio for it is
stock and was not changed by the previous owner.

 

[fordboi415]

Well I would be running 4.56s personally, I'm running 4.10s and 33s with my 3.0 and its so sluggish thus for me saving for the 4.56s

 

[fleck]

That much lift and tire size change with no gear ratio modification is loony.

Wait til ya see how fast a 3.0 can really be.

 

[LITTLE FOOT]

4.56s or 4.88s will do fine with a 3.0.