Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

Notices
1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series All Ford Ranger and Mazda B-Series models

1998 XLT Axle:

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 10, 2014 | 10:50 PM
Share
  #1  
Stockbuilder's Avatar
Stockbuilder
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From: Leesburg Flirida
1998 XLT Axle:
My 98 XLT reg cab 2wd has the. 2.5 with manual 5 speed. The axle code is 84. This equates to. 3.45:1 rear gear. Isn't this a little tall for 119 brute horsepower?
 
Reply
0
Old Sep 11, 2014 | 07:12 AM
Share
  #2  
pawpaw's Avatar
pawpaw
Moderator
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 13,851
Likes: 111
From: SW Va
Club FTE Gold Member
Welcome to FTE.
We also have to consider how the tranny is geared & what size tires/wheels are used too. The Ranger 4banger with manual tranny was the small truck mpg champ.
 
Reply
0
Old Sep 11, 2014 | 08:06 AM
Share
  #3  
Stockbuilder's Avatar
Stockbuilder
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From: Leesburg Flirida
Mine came with the deer print 14's.
 
Reply
0
Old Sep 11, 2014 | 09:37 AM
Share
  #4  
pawpaw's Avatar
pawpaw
Moderator
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 13,851
Likes: 111
From: SW Va
Club FTE Gold Member
Seeing as how your down in the flat lands of Fla. tall gearing shouldn't be much of a problem, like it might be for me up here in the Blue Ridge mountains, trying to lug & tug a load!!!!
 
Reply
0
Old Sep 11, 2014 | 09:43 AM
Share
  #5  
exranger06's Avatar
exranger06
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 482
Likes: 5
Originally Posted by Stockbuilder
Mine came with the deer print 14's.
Rim size is irrelevant. What matters is the diameter of the TIRES.

3.45 is a little tall, but Ford has been known to make their gearing excessively tall. They often do it for fuel economy.
 
Reply
0
Old Sep 11, 2014 | 12:27 PM
Share
  #6  
Stockbuilder's Avatar
Stockbuilder
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From: Leesburg Flirida
Tires are 225-70R-14. Tire height is 25.5" loaded.
 
Reply
0
Old Sep 13, 2014 | 07:17 AM
Share
  #7  
tmcalavy's Avatar
tmcalavy
Posting Guru
25 Year Member
Joined: Jun 1999
Posts: 1,083
Likes: 1
14's and a 3.45 is a good combination, unless you intend to work it like a cotton mule. Respect it's limits when hauling and you'll be fine.
 
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Sep 13, 2014 | 07:06 PM
Share
  #8  
Stockbuilder's Avatar
Stockbuilder
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From: Leesburg Flirida
I'd really like to change wheel tire size. 15's at least. 235 or 245 75R 15 tires. 27" loaded height. Not worked hard. Most work is small enclosed trailer for RC airplanes. Single axle 700 pounds.
I'm thinking of putting on a set of American Torq Thrust D wheels. 15x7 charcoal spokes. Ought to look nice on Dark Shadow Grey Std Cab.
 
Reply
0
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
story-3

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-5

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-6

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-9

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
solid axle
jleal_21
1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series
3
Nov 20, 2008 02:08 PM
Decoding rear axle code
dani9678
1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series
1
Aug 7, 2008 02:41 PM
24mpg, is it possible?
mfp4073
1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series
36
Jun 19, 2008 07:14 PM
Transmission and axle code ID
Art
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
8
Jan 24, 2008 10:31 AM
Ned to identify axle code
s_laviolette
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
9
Apr 5, 2002 08:49 AM
Back to Subforum
1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series
View Next Unread
Rear main seal 94 Mazda 3.0L 4x4




Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:39 AM.

story-0
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-30 18:33:59


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-2
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-4
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-8
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-9
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE