Question about gearing
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Question about gearing
Hey guys, i'm looking at getting a 60th anniversary 2008 F-150 with an 8 inch lift and 37"s
Except it's still on 3.73's.
Im thinking it should be on a different gear ratio with that tire/wheel combo.
Not only for gas mileage but the pickup and go and easier on the drive line.
What do you guys suggest for best "GO" and Gas Mileage? Thanks
Except it's still on 3.73's.
Im thinking it should be on a different gear ratio with that tire/wheel combo.
Not only for gas mileage but the pickup and go and easier on the drive line.
What do you guys suggest for best "GO" and Gas Mileage? Thanks
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5.13's are a little much for 37" tires, but if you plan on going bigger than 5.13"s would be good,
4.56's are what i plan on going too... IF i do a gear change... Not sure on any of that yet...
4.88's will be good for power and on mpg's depending on the driving you do, if its city driving 4.88's will be awesome, if its highway, your mpg's will suffer some.
4.56's are what i plan on going too... IF i do a gear change... Not sure on any of that yet...
4.88's will be good for power and on mpg's depending on the driving you do, if its city driving 4.88's will be awesome, if its highway, your mpg's will suffer some.
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with the city driving i would go with 4.88's but you will be married to that size or close to that size tire, with that gear size, if you gosmaller then you will have to swap gears...
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well i can work it into the deal as im getting the truck new from a dealership, but i have to get both front and rear done right?
what happens if they only do the rear, keeping in mind its a 4x4
what happens if they only do the rear, keeping in mind its a 4x4