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These trucks came with everything from 3.08 to 4.56 gears, post up the axle code found on the drivers door pilar or compare to the data found here..Ford 7.5 & 8.8 Inch Axle Tag & Door Codes
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These trucks came with everything from 3.08 to 4.56 gears, post up the axle code found on the drivers door pilar or compare to the data found here..Ford 7.5 & 8.8 Inch Axle Tag & Door Codes
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Note: Both rear wheels have to be turned together. If one wheel is on the ground, the ratio will be off by a factor of 2.
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These would fit...... Ford 7.5 Yukon Gear Ring and Pinion, 4.56 ratio-Broncograveyard.com
An 8.8 rearend is tougher than the 7.5...
.....if you could locate a good, used but complete (brake drum to brake drum) 8.8 rearend housing you'd be better served.
How tall of a tire do you plan to run - know that the taller the tire, the more gear you'll need to stay in your power range.
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Just a heads-up for those contemplating changing from a 7.5 to an 8.8 rear end: be aware that the 8.8 generally comes with larger diameter drum brakes which can lead to rear brake lock-ups, under even moderate braking conditions.
My '91 long-bed came with the 8.8 and I ended up cutting back the shoe material half-way on both rear brakes to stop the locking. If I had the super cab (which is heaver) instead, then I may not have had a problem.
My '91 long-bed came with the 8.8 and I ended up cutting back the shoe material half-way on both rear brakes to stop the locking. If I had the super cab (which is heaver) instead, then I may not have had a problem.
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My 93 2WD XLT supercab came with 3.45 gears and 225-70-14 tires, great for gas mileage in OD. I put a 3.73 rear end under it a year or so ago due to improper towing and it does fine, but about 1-2 mpg less at speed in OD. I can't imagine anything less than 3.73 or 4.11 if you want to push 31 inch or larger tires. Decent used rear ends are not that hard to find, just takes some leg work. My swap cost me $250, sourced and hauled it from the junk yard to the mechanic who did the swap for $150 and kept the old toasted rear end for scrap.
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