good thing or bad thing ?

[redneckfordranger1986]

my ranger has a open 7.5 rear end in it and 4.10 gear ratio is that a good thing or bad thing

 

[gribly]

Good thing. You have the right gearing for 31's and lockers are cheaper when you already have an open carrier, and easier to install.

 

[redneckfordranger1986]

sweet any ideas on a locker ?

 

[adsm08]

Might not be great. 7.5" 4.10s are kinda weak behind 5 speed 2.9Ls. On the bright side, some 235 tires will get you epic mileage.

 

[redneckfordranger1986]

i got an auto in my truck

 

[adsm08]

Well, there you go then.

 

[redneckfordranger1986]

thanks guys . umm i know it gonna sound dumb but does that mean i have 4.10 in the front to ?

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

yep. gears must always go in mated ratios

 

[02RangerXLT]

Well the open diff kinda sucks, but besides that you're doin' good.

 

[adsm08]

What the Honduran guy said.

 

[redneckfordranger1986]

thanks guy im glad i asked . how hard is it to add a locker ?

 

[adsm08]

If you want to keep it a street truck, go with a selectable locker or an LSD.

They aren't easy.

 

[redneckfordranger1986]

alright thanks .

 

[loneranger04]

Richmond gears (if im correct) makes the lockright lockers and i have heard good things about them. and they are not to hard to install. looking in on getting one for my truck. just be weary lunchbox lockers are not always the way to go. like the other guys said an LSD or selectable may work better for what you want.