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Old Jan 6, 2002 | 04:06 PM
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What an incredible site!
I have a 1994 F-150 SWB 300cid 5speed 4x4. I bought in June 01 and just put a leveling kit and new tires. I am curious how to tell and where to find what gear ratios in front and rear.

 
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Old Jan 6, 2002 | 04:16 PM
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Welcome to FTE,
There is a sticker on the cab, just above the striker bolt on the driver’s side.
There is a code for the axel, give me the code and I’ll tell you what ratio you have.
Sounds like a nice truck, you should start up a user gallery.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2002 | 04:21 PM
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Axel Code = 18
 
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Old Jan 6, 2002 | 06:48 PM
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I found out the code=18 is 3.08 gears. With the 32" tires what should be a good ratio to install for better performance and Gas milage?
 
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Old Jan 6, 2002 | 09:20 PM
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3.55's would put you numericaly close to what you were stock, but to make up for the extra weight and rolling resistance of the larger tires, I would suggest 3.73's. If you have any intentions of going larger yet with your tires, plan for it now so if you "will need" lower gears, do it now. That is what I'm thinkin'. Good Luck and Welcome.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2002 | 07:53 AM
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Also with a 4X4 that if you change the rear end gear you also have to do the same for the front end gears .
 
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Old Jan 7, 2002 | 01:52 PM
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Since this is my first Ford, I am not up to speed yet with their equipment. But for my 94 F150, what size rearend and front end would I have? would they be 8.8"?
Thanks for the help.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2002 | 06:33 PM
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8.8 in the rear, reverse rotation dana 44 in the front.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2002 | 07:01 PM
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Thanks. What about a good Manual for my truck. I have the Haynes, but really is vague on the things I want to know. What does everyone recommend our can I get one at Ford Dealership.
Also, my VIN is 1FTEF14Y2RNA89998, 94 f150, I have read alot of posts but F14 and 2RN I cant find.
Thanks alot for everyones help.
 
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F14= F150 Regular Cab 4X4
2= Check digit
R= 1994 Model Year
N= Assembly Plant Norfolk, VA

Scott

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Old Jan 9, 2002 | 06:09 PM
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You can get a good shop manual at www.helminc.com
These are the same manuals there use in the ford service dept.

 
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