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Sep 4, 2004 | 03:28 AM

jomo924

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bronco gearing

a 1989 bronco with a 5.8 and now has factory 3.55 gears front and back,,, i bought 35" tires and want to know the best ratio i can go with the gearing,,,truck is used for highway and offroad so i dont want to get killed on gas and repairs

Sep 4, 2004 | 03:30 AM

pfogle

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If it feels sluggish with the 3:55, I'd go to 3:73....

Sep 4, 2004 | 08:05 AM

IB Tim

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Sep 4, 2004 | 08:36 AM

jsscart

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I've heard any tire over 33" go up to 4.11 or 4.56 (I think the 4.11's would do well with 35")

Sep 4, 2004 | 09:07 AM

kameronth

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I have the 4:10's in my 88. I really like the swap and I only have 31 inch tires. It just gave me all around better pickup and really helps you climb the hills.

Sep 4, 2004 | 04:12 PM

WhëëlMå1

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Without a doubt, 4.10s are where you want to be.

Sep 4, 2004 | 08:39 PM

dino360

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I am running 4.10 on my 88 with a 5.8 and 33's. I had 3.55's before and I can really feel the difference. I am planning to go with 35's and I am now wishing that I had gone with 4.56. If gas is a concern, I think you will be happy with the 4.10's.