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Apr 2, 2004 | 07:03 PM

Mikey85

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Hey everybody,

I have a 94 f-150 4x4 ext cab with a 4.9 i6 and mazda 5spd.
The 3.08 gears that are in there are cutting back my power I would think.
So what would be the best gear for street use and good pulling power(fuel mileage in mind)with a 31/10.5/15

And also what is the biggest tire that will fit stock And the best gear for that

Apr 2, 2004 | 07:16 PM

william_ace

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you might could fit 32's but thats pushing it. i would think your best bet would be to go to a junk yard and pull an axle with a 3.55 rear and just swap it in place of yours. if you re-gear yours it would run close to 500 bucks. you could probably pick up and axle for 100. hope all goes well and good luck.

Apr 2, 2004 | 07:54 PM

SoCalDesertRider

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3.55's or 3.73's would be good there, depending on how much towing you're doing versus how much unloaded fast freeway driving you do.

Apr 2, 2004 | 10:43 PM

MustangGT221

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For 32s, get some 3.73s. If you have any plans of going bigger on tires, don't bother until you know what size you'll end up with. 32s fit well on a stock 4x4, may rub the radius arm a bit though, not a problem. Parts are about $550 and it's not really an easy thing to do but possible. Check out the axle forum for more info, this forum is for general info.

Apr 4, 2004 | 03:45 PM

Mikey85

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Appreciate it ya'll

I will probably just go back with the 31s and try to find some 3.55s

the only problem is that I can't find any dana 44 axles hardly at all especially with 3.55

I guess i will just put them in the rear for now and wait for the front

thanks

Apr 4, 2004 | 07:45 PM

buckinbronco'95

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if you do, dont use your 4wd till you change the front gears

Apr 4, 2004 | 08:51 PM

MustangGT221

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The dana 44 will be a 3.54 ratio not a 3.55, but most of the 4x4s had 3.55/3.54s in them so it shouldn't be hard to find if you search the right places.

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