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06-16-2014, 10:00 PM
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Ranger rear axle swap
Hey y'all I have a 2000 ford ranger w/ a camburg mid travel kit on 33's and I'm looking into swapping out the old stock axle 3.73 with something bigger lky 8.8 4.10... So has anyone done a swap and is worth the time and energy to do it.... The help would be appreciated
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06-17-2014, 06:27 AM
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I swapped 3.73 7.5 to 4.10 7.5 and it helped with my 31s I would go to the 8.8 it's a stronger axle and the gears will help the truck
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06-19-2014, 07:14 AM
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Re: Ranger rear axle swap
3.73-> 4.10 is a waste of time. Try and go 4.56/4.88 if you want any disconcertable difference.
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06-19-2014, 07:18 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cdawall
3.73-> 4.10 is a waste of time. Try and go 4.56/4.88 if you want any disconcertable difference.
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because you have 33's and heavier suspension mods you will want to jump to 4.56's big you had smaller tires. Like 32's or 31's then 4.10's would be appropriate
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06-19-2014, 08:33 AM
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Re: Ranger rear axle swap
If you could find an 8.8 with 4.10s it's a good starting point. A lot of people run 4.10s with 33s and are happy with it. But the right gear ratio would be 4.56
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06-19-2014, 08:08 PM
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Re: Ranger rear axle swap
Remember its not a 4.0 so 4.56/4.88 puts the 3.0/2.3/2.5 into its useful torque curve. 4.10's wouldn't be worth the time and effort.
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10-16-2014, 10:24 PM
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Re: Ranger rear axle swap
Quote:
Originally Posted by cdawall
Remember its not a 4.0 so 4.56/4.88 puts the 3.0/2.3/2.5 into its useful torque curve. 4.10's wouldn't be worth the time and effort.
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10-17-2014, 05:00 AM
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Re: Ranger rear axle swap
You have mid travel? Is it widen width also? Do you need to match width in the rear? Good time to step up to a econoline 8.8
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