Mazd4x4ped
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I have a post 97 truck with the IFS and 4 wheel drive. My current gears are 3L73 in the back and I am assuming the same for the front. I just bought a set of brand new 35" baja radial claws and I am concerned about my gearing. I hear alot about the explorer rear swap. My question is which would be cheapest/easiest: A rear axle swap with another 8.8 with higher gears, taking apart the axle and redoing the gears myself, or the explorer axle swap? Also I was wondering if my truck would be nonfunctional in 4 wheel drive with different gears in the front or would I have to redo the front axle as well. I dont plan on riding in 4 wheel drive, just getting unstuck. Any information would be a great help.