I have a 98 XLT 4.0 4x4 and am looking at putting 33's on it. It is primarily my daily driver but it is also my weekend wheeler until I get a project truck going.

Anyway, I was feeling good about this decision until I started looking at the tire size to gear ratio performance chart stickied in this forum. It looks like this is a great choice for the daily driver side, however just how much power will I be losing when I go off road? I'm not doing anything extreme yet, but I do run "Moderate trails" like the one in my signature below. Or even terrain like this. ( I was first so I didnt get shot coming down.)



I just want to make sure I don't lose too much power on those steep inclines.

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98 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4
4.0 / 3.73
Daily Driver / Weekend Wheeler
All new front suspension (not lifted yet)
T-bars Cranked to Level
K&N Drop In
Link to my most recent trip through Medano Pass

I got 33's with 3.73 with a manual, the take off is really noticable from say having 32's and before that 30's.

But its ok. I'm not worrying about changing gears.

If you have an automatic you probably wont notice much.

Thanks much. It looks like the 33's win.

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98 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4
4.0 / 3.73
Daily Driver / Weekend Wheeler
All new front suspension (not lifted yet)
T-bars Cranked to Level
K&N Drop In
Link to my most recent trip through Medano Pass

how expensive is it to change gears up?

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2008 Ford Ranger Sport 4x4 4.0L
-5 speed, undercoating, tinted windows, keyless entry, 3.73 gears
-Pioneer AVIC-F700BT GPS w/10" Pioneer woofer
-3 inch Performance Accessories Body Lift
-33x12.5 r 15 BFG M/T KM2's

Hah ur gonna notice it.. i got a 4.0l w/ 4.10 gears and i put 33's on it and it feels slower. Trust me u'll notice it espiecally if its ur daily driver.. that and ur axel is a 7.5 u'll over stress tthat for sure

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yep, youll notice it especially with a manual trans. i noticed it with my stock 4:10's when i went to 33's. my 4:56 gear swap was one of the best things i did for my truck and its a must especially if you use it off road or tow with it, your drive train will thank you.

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I have 4:10s now w a stick and 265s, Do you think i should of regeared it when i put the 265s on. (i bought the truck w 245s but put 265s on it before i really drove it)

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94 Lightning Bassani headers back CAI Underdrive Pulleys
86 F250 Reg Cab 6.9 4Spd 4x4 6" 35s (powerstoke,D60 5spd on the way)
80 F350 Reg Cab 429 C6 4x4 L&L headers F450 rear springs All Out Pulling Truck(D60 Laddered Frame, 540cid coming)

^^Nahh. Youre good.

I have 265s with 3.73s. Wishing I had 4.10s.

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