explorer gears

[Ranger#1]

so i have a 91 4.0 4x4 auto and currently 3.55 gears and 235/75/r15 tires and i have the availability of getting some explorer gears for free witch i hear are common in the 3.73 size so how common are the 3.73 in explorers and if in the future i want to go to a 30" inch tire do you think i will have enough gearing

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

3.55 to 3.73 wouldn't be enough gear to make the swap worthwhile. I'd just buy some 4.10's if you are going to go through the trouble of swapping.

 

[Hahnsb2]

I've driven a 4.0 ranger with 30X9.50s with a 5 speed and 3.73s, I thought it was perfect.

 

[Mac]

I'm with Sasquatch, if you are going to bother swaping, go for the 4.10's. Mine is just a DD w/265's.
Dave

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

I've driven a 4.0 ranger with 30X9.50s with a 5 speed and 3.73s, I thought it was perfect.

I'm not saying it wouldn't work, I just wouldn't be wasting my money for that little bit of difference in gearing.

 

[Hahnsb2]

I don't think it's really wasting money (especially since 3.73s are fairly common) to get the "correct" gearing, I think a 4.0 with 4.10s is overkill for 30s and 3.55 is a bit high.

 

[Destroyer000]

id run 3.73s with 31s an 33s with 4.10s.. ive got both set ups an they work GREAT for me.

 

[94rangerxlt]

I have a 94 4.0 auto 3.73s and 235/75-15s.

Personally, I'm geared a little too low for highway driving, especially the flats. In town it's great though. Hahnsb2 has it right for the gearing, 30's and 3.73's would be great.

 

[Ranger#1]

will it be the same 3.55 gears 235 tires vs. 3.73 30" tires

 

[Ranger#1]

I'm not saying it wouldn't work, I just wouldn't be wasting my money for that little bit of difference in gearing.

i would get both for free just time and learning

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

If that's the case, give'r!