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RedneckRambo · 11-01-2009, 01:09 AM

will bigger tires kill the transmission?

grant00 · 11-01-2009, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RedneckRambo

will bigger tires kill the transmission?

I believe it is possible over time, yes. depending on what size of "bigger" tires you might be looking at. I have 32" BFG ATs on my X and i haven't noticed any problems with the transmission yet. It did fall out of drive into neutral once a few weeks ago but that's most likely because of the BL and the shift cable being stretched a little bit. So, no I don't think they would, but I don't know about over a longer period of time.

*97sprt4x4* · 11-01-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by RedneckRambo

will bigger tires kill the transmission?

it really depends on your set up. if you put 35's with a 2.73 ratio and put the pedal to the floor all the time because it has no get up and go then you will be stressing everything and yes you will kill your transmission much much faster. but if you take precautions such as, adding a trans cooler or two, upgrading your gear ration to appropriate, (4.10/33, 4.56/35, 4.88/37, etc) then your truck will have less trouble moving the big meats and you will be in the clear.

RedneckRambo · 11-01-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 97sprt4x4

it really depends on your set up. if you put 35's with a 2.73 ratio and put the pedal to the floor all the time because it has no get up and go then you will be stressing everything and yes you will kill your transmission much much faster. but if you take precautions such as, adding a trans cooler or two, upgrading your gear ration to appropriate, (4.10/33, 4.56/35, 4.88/37, etc) then your truck will have less trouble moving the big meats and you will be in the clear.

ok well i dont know what ratio im runnin but im wantin to do 31's and i have a 5 speed tranny

*97sprt4x4* · 11-01-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RedneckRambo

ok well i dont know what ratio im runnin but im wantin to do 31's and i have a 5 speed tranny

with 31's you should be okay with stock ratio.

grant00 · 11-01-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RedneckRambo

ok well i dont know what ratio im runnin but im wantin to do 31's and i have a 5 speed tranny

I agree. with 31's you should be in the clear. I have 4.10 gears that came stock on mine with the towing package so i got lucky and haven't had to re-gear.

RedneckRambo · 11-01-2009, 07:52 PM

awesome thanks guys

steelo1 · 11-01-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RedneckRambo

ok well i dont know what ratio im runnin but im wantin to do 31's and i have a 5 speed tranny

I think that if yours is a 2000 (same as mine) & an LSD it should be this - D4 (type), 3.73 (ratio), 31 spline.

*97sprt4x4* · 11-01-2009, 08:21 PM

he has a 94 so he probably has a 3.55 if he has the lower gear, or possibly a 2.73.

steelo1 · 11-01-2009, 08:24 PM

Ooops I was looking at GrantO's Avatar, me wrong, ah well.

RedneckRambo · 11-01-2009, 08:41 PM

how would i be able to find out what ratio i have?

*97sprt4x4* · 11-01-2009, 08:45 PM

there's a tag on the rear diff that will tell you the code, or in the door jam. and there are threads on the forum that will tell you what the code you have means

Justin

steelo1 · 11-01-2009, 09:06 PM

Try this link & then scroll down & you'll see some Ford codes, it's an interesting link.
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Axles.html

RedneckRambo · 11-01-2009, 09:11 PM

thanks i came across that link in a thread last night and was just now trying to find it again

RedneckRambo · 11-01-2009, 09:37 PM

now im stuck my axle code isnt listed in that chart. mine says 46 on the door sticker.

grant00 · 11-01-2009, 10:04 PM

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now im stuck my axle code isnt listed in that chart. mine says 46 on the door sticker.

Are you sure you're looking at the right spec number on the sticker? I don't know what a 46 would be unless it's some combination like and Open diff with 4.10 which isn't listed there.

RedneckRambo · 11-01-2009, 10:06 PM

on the sticker where it says axle underneath that it has a 46

grant00 · 11-01-2009, 10:15 PM

ok, so i googled "ford explorer axle codes" and about the 3rd link down I found this that has info on your 46 axle code in the second post on the thread.

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/11...xle-codes.html

RedneckRambo · 11-01-2009, 10:19 PM

ok thanks for the help. i guess its a 3.73 ratio

damarble · 11-07-2009, 12:21 AM

I just want to add, I just installed 31x10.5x15 Firestone Destination LE's on a bone stock 91 Sport with 280k. No rubbing at all during normal driving.

11-01-2009, 01:09 AM	#661
RedneckRambo Wannabe Elite Explorer Lamar, Colorado 1994 Explorer XLT Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 131 Vehicle Specs	will bigger tires kill the transmission? __________________ I'm a creature of habit...all the bad ones.

11-01-2009, 07:52 PM	#667
RedneckRambo Wannabe Elite Explorer Lamar, Colorado 1994 Explorer XLT Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 131 Vehicle Specs	awesome thanks guys __________________ I'm a creature of habit...all the bad ones.

11-01-2009, 08:21 PM	#669
97sprt4x4 <(^.^)> ^(^.^)> ^(^.^)^ Jerz 97 Sport Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 603 Vehicle Specs	he has a 94 so he probably has a 3.55 if he has the lower gear, or possibly a 2.73. __________________ 97 Sport -- "Sue" ZAPV 19 - 97 sport 4x4 Mug Shot! - Other Pics

11-01-2009, 08:24 PM	#670
steelo1 Wannabe Elite Explorer Scarness, Queensland 2000 XLT 4.0L Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 204 Vehicle Specs	Ooops I was looking at GrantO's Avatar, me wrong, ah well. __________________ 2000 XLT Auto 4.0L SOHC, Bullbar, OverHead UHF Console, Long range (extra) Fuel Tank & Rear Swing-Out Spare Wheel, 4" extended shackles & tbtwist for 2" lift, Pathfinder 265/70/16 A/T's - goes MOST places, after a couple of tries anyway. YOU NEVER NEVER KNOW IF YOU NEVER NEVER GO

11-01-2009, 08:41 PM	#671
RedneckRambo Wannabe Elite Explorer Lamar, Colorado 1994 Explorer XLT Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 131 Vehicle Specs	how would i be able to find out what ratio i have? __________________ I'm a creature of habit...all the bad ones.

11-01-2009, 08:45 PM	#672
97sprt4x4 <(^.^)> ^(^.^)> ^(^.^)^ Jerz 97 Sport Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 603 Vehicle Specs	there's a tag on the rear diff that will tell you the code, or in the door jam. and there are threads on the forum that will tell you what the code you have means Justin __________________ 97 Sport -- "Sue" ZAPV 19 - 97 sport 4x4 Mug Shot! - Other Pics

11-01-2009, 09:06 PM	#673
steelo1 Wannabe Elite Explorer Scarness, Queensland 2000 XLT 4.0L Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 204 Vehicle Specs	Try this link & then scroll down & you'll see some Ford codes, it's an interesting link. http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Axles.html __________________ 2000 XLT Auto 4.0L SOHC, Bullbar, OverHead UHF Console, Long range (extra) Fuel Tank & Rear Swing-Out Spare Wheel, 4" extended shackles & tbtwist for 2" lift, Pathfinder 265/70/16 A/T's - goes MOST places, after a couple of tries anyway. YOU NEVER NEVER KNOW IF YOU NEVER NEVER GO

11-01-2009, 09:11 PM	#674
RedneckRambo Wannabe Elite Explorer Lamar, Colorado 1994 Explorer XLT Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 131 Vehicle Specs	thanks i came across that link in a thread last night and was just now trying to find it again __________________ I'm a creature of habit...all the bad ones.

11-01-2009, 09:37 PM	#675
RedneckRambo Wannabe Elite Explorer Lamar, Colorado 1994 Explorer XLT Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 131 Vehicle Specs	now im stuck my axle code isnt listed in that chart. mine says 46 on the door sticker. __________________ I'm a creature of habit...all the bad ones.

11-01-2009, 10:06 PM	#677
RedneckRambo Wannabe Elite Explorer Lamar, Colorado 1994 Explorer XLT Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 131 Vehicle Specs	on the sticker where it says axle underneath that it has a 46 __________________ I'm a creature of habit...all the bad ones.

11-01-2009, 10:15 PM	#678
grant00 Wannabe Elite Explorer Folsom, CA (home); Pomona, CA (school) '00 XLT 4.0 SOHC Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 41 Vehicle Specs	ok, so i googled "ford explorer axle codes" and about the 3rd link down I found this that has info on your 46 axle code in the second post on the thread. http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/11...xle-codes.html __________________ 2000 XLT 4.0 SOHC: 3" PA 883 body lift & WAR 153s. 32/11.5 R 15 BFG All-Terrains and Cragar Soft 8s. Flowmasster Super 44 Series, dumped. My X Registry http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=259045 Last edited by grant00; 11-01-2009 at 10:15 PM. Reason: forgot link

11-01-2009, 10:19 PM	#679
RedneckRambo Wannabe Elite Explorer Lamar, Colorado 1994 Explorer XLT Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 131 Vehicle Specs	ok thanks for the help. i guess its a 3.73 ratio __________________ I'm a creature of habit...all the bad ones.

11-07-2009, 12:21 AM	#680
damarble Wannabe Elite Explorer Spokane 91 & 01 Sport, 4.0L, M5OD Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 287 Vehicle Specs	I just want to add, I just installed 31x10.5x15 Firestone Destination LE's on a bone stock 91 Sport with 280k. No rubbing at all during normal driving. __________________ 01 Sport SAS'd on 33's