In need of advance on my proposed project.

[stevie.leon]

Oooops. I meant to say," In need of ADVICE on my proposed project. "
Hello to everyone,
I currently own a 2009 Ford Ranger Supercab 2WD, 2.3L-4cyl , 4.10 w/ 5 spd auto. I would like some advise and opinions on my proposed set up. I plan to do the following:

-Install a 3" spindle lift and Add-a-leaf on the rear.
-Regear to 4.56.
-Install 31" (10.5x15) tires on my stock 15x7 factory rims.

My questions to all of you are:

-Will I be able to gain back my original performance with the 4.56 gear ratio and 31" tires?
-Is the existing automatic transmission and 2.3 L engine strong enough to handle 31" tires?
-Who out there has this kind of set up?

I would appreciate any advice, comments, and or insight.

Thanks in advance for taking the time to read this post.

Sincerely,

Esteban

 

[jax4bangin]

sounds like a good set up to me. ur gearing shud feel pretty close to stock wit the 31's and 4.56s but it is still going to be more rolling resistance so u will feel a small loss in power over stock. as long as u do the re gear that tranny wont be workin much harder than the stock set up.

 

[02_xlt]

if you think about it the 31s arent much bigger than stock tires. the stock 235/75/15s on my truck are 29.5 inches tall, but i have a 3.0L v6 with .373s in the back and i have rolled 31s before and i couldnt really tell a difference....