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Old 06-04-2011, 10:48 PM
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Default Re: what is the best gears???

explorer axles have those (i think lol)
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Old 06-04-2011, 10:51 PM
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Default Re: what is the best gears???

been reading up on the need to find a year that will work for my 93 (bolt-on)...
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Old 06-04-2011, 10:53 PM
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outta my league buddy lol i came stock w 4.10s and thats alll i needed to do haha
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Old 06-04-2011, 10:57 PM
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Default Re: what is the best gears???

not in ford. its 3.73 or 4.10. I actually prefer 3.73 over 4.10. Mainly becuase im not running big ass tires, and my lifted ranger was turning 33's with 3.73's just fine. But for just a lil bigger than stock, 3.73 are nice, good grunt and good fuel on the highway.

as far as disc brakes go, exploder will be the best option. but will have some modification to make work. Spring perch and shock mounts are the biggies
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Old 06-04-2011, 11:05 PM
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3.73 good mpg's
4.10 not so good mpg's?
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Old 06-04-2011, 11:06 PM
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they work together but 4.10s u get a little less of a good mpg (but barely noticeable as far as i know)

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personally, i wouldnt run anything less than 4.10s BUT inall honesty thats just me i loveee my 4.10s haha
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Old 06-04-2011, 11:07 PM
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there both good. in my '01 with 4.10s and 235's ive been getting around 17-18mpg. In my 96 with 3.73 and 235's I get around 17-18mpg! lol. BUt the 96 is a stick, 01 auto, maybe that makes a difference.. but, in my 01 im screaming at 3k rpm at 70. in my 96, its around 2400 at 70. so there ya go
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Old 06-04-2011, 11:17 PM
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right now i have 3k at 70
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Old 06-09-2011, 11:21 AM
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After i posted this i started paying more attention to my RPM's and speed and at 65mph i am at 2500rpm's mind you that i have 31's so does this mean i dont have 3.08 ?? how can i tell what i have??
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Old 06-09-2011, 11:33 AM
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door tag will have an axle code. and/or on the rear end there should be a tag. the tag should read like: 3L08 8.8 - 3.08 limited slip 8.8" or 3 08 7.5 - 3.08 open diff 7.5". or any combo of those.
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Old 06-09-2011, 11:35 AM
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Default Re: what is the best gears???

axle code info is in the drivetrain section (click the truck at the top to get to "home")
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Old 06-09-2011, 11:36 AM
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door tag will have an axle code. and/or on the rear end there should be a tag. the tag should read like: 3L08 8.8 - 3.08 limited slip 8.8" or 3 08 7.5 - 3.08 open diff 7.5". or any combo of those.
ill have a look see after work thanks
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Old 06-09-2011, 11:39 AM
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its possible that the gears have been changed if your not the original owner. My plow truck read 3.55. When I changed them over to 3.73 I noticed junk yard markings on the ring gear I thought that was strange, I counted teeth after I pulled them out and the front and rear had been changed to 3.27. Thats a fine howdy do!
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Replace Door pin/bushing
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Old 06-09-2011, 11:42 AM
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I have 4.10's with 33's and love them. And im getting 20 miles to the gal with all the power I need.

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Damn, that's great gas millage, for having 33's. shit, my truck is all stock pretty much, and I get between 18 and 20ish.
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Old 06-17-2011, 08:23 AM
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ok this is what the tab on my axle says:


5363A or (4)

(8) or 5-3L7375

3409 ?? any thoughts....
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