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Old May 14, 2005 | 11:18 AM
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Looking to change my rear gear ratio from stock to a 3:55 or 3:73 1998 F150 4.6 ltr. any info on fuel , gear ratios or problems would be a help. thank you..
 

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Old May 16, 2005 | 03:26 PM
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Has anyone done any gear work on their f150? Any info would help thanks.
 
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Old May 16, 2005 | 03:30 PM
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Try this link



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Old May 16, 2005 | 11:40 PM
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What size wheels and tires are you running, and will you be towing?
 
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Old May 17, 2005 | 02:12 AM
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235/60r16 tires, 8 inchwide rims, no towing at all. Looking to set up for 1/8 or 1/4 mile local runs. Also this is still my primary truck for work and play. trying to have fun and retain some of my fuel mileage. You know have my cake and eat it too.. Life is good! thanks for any help..
 

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Old May 18, 2005 | 03:27 AM
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go with 4.30's or 4.56's
 
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Old May 19, 2005 | 02:16 AM
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Go for the 4.56's. Did mine in 2000 and they have made the single most dramatic improvement in performance of all the mods so far. Also my gas mileage improved from 11-12mpg to 13-14mpg city driving.
 

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