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08-30-2014, 07:08 PM
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Either learn to drive with your newfounded granny gears without toasting the clutch (yes, it can be done, really, it CAN and HAS been done but.....well ok, you just gotta love starting from red lights on hills, LOL) or dump the granny gears. Put the old axle back in, end of problem and dissatisfaction.
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Yes I found that out today that's the biggest reason I want to fix it
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08-30-2014, 07:14 PM
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Yes I found that out today that's the biggest reason I want to fix it
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if u are keeping the current axle do you drive more city or highway driving?
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08-30-2014, 07:25 PM
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Mostly 45 mph roads but some city like driving also
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I don't take it on the highway
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08-30-2014, 07:27 PM
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Mostly 45 mph roads but some city like driving also ---------- I don't take it on the highway
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if there is a lot of stop and go then go for the lower gears aka the 4.10's. If it's straight long distance minimal stops then get the 3.73's
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2000 Ford Ranger XLT 2WD ~ Work-In-Progress: 5.0 V8, M5R2 5 Speed, 4" Suspension Lift, 3" Body Lift, 33" BFG's, Bilstein 5100's, Comp Cams XE258HR-12, 24# Injectors, Torque Monster Headers, Flowmaster 70 Series,
1987 Ford F-150 Lariat 302 ~ Decommissioned
2006 Honda Civic LX 1.6 ~ Totaled
2011 Acura TSX K24 Base ~ Daily Driver, Supercharged 10PSI, 310whp 241lb/ft
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08-30-2014, 07:38 PM
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I think 4.10s would be better, but I ready have 3.73 in the front so I don't want to have to change those
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