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Gears
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
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
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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.
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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. 
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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
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
