gears

Have had random difficulty shifting from time to time. Last night it happened again at the end of a trip but managed to get off the road and parked. On return trip, initially could not get into any gear with the engine running but shifted fine with the engine off. Tried to start with the clutch...

Swapping gears in a Dana Super 50 from 3.73 to 4.10's The pinion is at proper preload, and backlash is correct, but the crush sleeve has not been installed yet. I feel to get the perfect pattern, it should go forward maybe 0.001-0.002 inches, but is it worth the hassle on the front axle?

On my '05 Explorer, when driving and steadily accelerating, I can feel when the transmission shifts from say, 2nd to 3rd, 3rd to 4th, etc. How many gears does this thing have to shift to? Are you supposed to feel it shift? It doesn't feel like a clunk, a bang, a grind; nothing like that. I...

Hey everyone, I'm thinking about switching the 3.55 gears in my 4.0 to the 3.73 LS. I've always lost traction when accelerating in the rain, even if I'm light on the gas. I've been through different tires and I still have this problem. I understand that the limited slip will give me better...

Hi All... Its decided... 4.56 gears going into my 2006 4th Gen XLT 4X4 4.0L V6. Now.... what else should I do at the same time? And what gears should I go with? Are there swap options from Jeeps or other stock Fords? I have access to lots of salvage but I will probably purchase new if swap...

Hey guys, So I have a slight dilemma, last weekend it was pretty hot here in Iowa and I was pulling out some hedge roots with the Ex. :exp: I had 5 to pull out, and everything was going smoothly at first. I pulled the first 3 out with a little jerk in 4-low and it was going good. So I was...

I drive a 1999 ford ranger xlt 4x4 it's lifted 3 inches and has 33s on it, when I'm driving at 60mph my rpms run right at 2100, so I looked at the door tag and it said I have 3.73s but I looked at my rear end and my tag is gone, so I believe it has been regeared before I bought it

Well i think its time the ex gets re-geared, I've been running 31's with 3.27s and its taking its toll. Now I'm pretty mechanically inclined but I have never had to change gears in anything. I read that this isn't a rookie job so i plan on taking it to a shop. (if i can find one in des moines...

Hello, I'm buying new tires soon(currently have coopers and hate them). Anyway I'm going to actually buy some nice all terrain tires this time around. I'm wondering how my MPG/Acceleration will be affected if I go from 28" to 30". Will my truck perform about the same as it does now? I have 3.55...

OK, so I am far from an expert on the D35 TTB but every time someone does a thread on modifying theirs I get all excited and start thinking about what to do with my own. In the past few years I have collected quite a few links in relation to the TTB in the 1st gen Ex and I’m pretty sure lots of...

I have a 1994 Ford Explorer with about 110,x.. miles on it. When stopped at a light it feels like the car wants to almost conk out as if it was not getting enough gas. Yesterday when I was at a drive through (had a bit of a slope) my car conked out but turned right back on. Also when...

The other night I was driving, and the transmission wouldn't go any higher than 2nd gear. When it would "go into" 3rd and id give it gas, it would seem like its in neutral and go back to 2nd. I had to manually switch between 1st ad 2nd gear the way home so it wouldn't go into 3rd or 4th. What...

We just bought our 1999 Ford explorer Sport 4.0L V6 OHV. It has 154,7XX miles on it now. We got a tune up including: new sparkplugs, wires, fuel filter, and new air filter for $330. Soon after the truck starting shaking intensely so I went back to shop. The CEL read it was the ignition coils...

I am a new member and need HELP!!! I have a 2005 Explorer, V8.. and the gear shift is locked in park! My back brake lights will not function either... AAA could not find a fuse that was bad, HOWEVER, since they could not tow it, do to no wheel movement...it is sitting in alot... I need this car...

Hello, i've been doing some research and cant find the answers i'm looking for. I have a 98 explorer sport, and i found a great deal on some 4.10 gears out of a 2001 ranger, but i know the ranger 8.8's are only 28 spline, so my question is, will they work in my explorer? Thanks for any help, and...

The good stuff starts at 1:50, but its remarkable how they start with simple tinkertoys and build up a modern differential. A must see if you are not sure how a diff works. Good science project for kids in school too!

Hi! Does anyone know where can I buy a set of those Spider gears for my diff case in the Detroit area? 8.8" 3.73 Gear ratio Limited Slip I am visiting the area and would be great if i can buy an bring with me those gears, i already asked at Murray's,Pepboys and Autozone but no positive...

Hey, as you may already know i have a 2001 explorer sport 4.0 sohc with 325/60/r18 tires and 18x9 rims,and 3.73 gears (stock), an intake and exhaust. i have been trying to decide on which gear setup would be right, i finally decided on 4.56 gears. Now i am wondering which would be a better mod...

Hello everyone. I am extremely new here (approx 1 hour) but the reason i joined is due to a problem i had tonight with my explorer. I have been to this site many many times before seeking information and i have found what i am looking for every time, until now. :( Here's the problem...

I am getting gears for christmas, and im not sure what i should get I have a 2001 explorer sport 2wd, with (325/60R18) which is pretty much 33.5/13. I have factory 3.73 gears and i was thinking either 4.10 or 4.56, i do some highway driving, and i will pull a small trailer from time to time, So...

I have a 1998 5.0 AWD Explorer with a transmission vibration in the higher gears. I dont have a clue what it could be. Could anyone shed light on it? Thanks :exporange:salute: