1988 Ranger 2.9L, 2wd Standard Cab Long Bed.
Good Afternoon everyone.
So my Ranger I believe has 3.73 gears. I’ve got a FM132 and 2.9. The truck has a good bit of torque under 45 mph. I cruise on the highway at about 2500-2700 rpms, ~ 60-65 mph. I don’t care about low end torque at all. I’d like to be able to cruise at least 75 but wouldn’t mind 80-90 mph. (All suspension is new, it’s very low and handles great). Tires are 225/55-15. 8 inch wide, Billet Welds. I need to be under 2500 for long drives. I am planning to drive cross country this summer and need a solution.
I am thinking of swapping my gears to 3.27 or even 3.08 if possible. Has anyone had experience with this? I have a 7.5 rear axle. Can’t find much online on someone else doing this, is it as simple as I’m hoping or going to be a job?
Thank you,
Tyler
Good Afternoon everyone.
So my Ranger I believe has 3.73 gears. I’ve got a FM132 and 2.9. The truck has a good bit of torque under 45 mph. I cruise on the highway at about 2500-2700 rpms, ~ 60-65 mph. I don’t care about low end torque at all. I’d like to be able to cruise at least 75 but wouldn’t mind 80-90 mph. (All suspension is new, it’s very low and handles great). Tires are 225/55-15. 8 inch wide, Billet Welds. I need to be under 2500 for long drives. I am planning to drive cross country this summer and need a solution.
I am thinking of swapping my gears to 3.27 or even 3.08 if possible. Has anyone had experience with this? I have a 7.5 rear axle. Can’t find much online on someone else doing this, is it as simple as I’m hoping or going to be a job?
Thank you,
Tyler
