35's

[krisp12yukon]

I'm going to go with 35's on my explorer. I currently have 3.73 gears on there. Do I have to go to a different gear ratio immediately? Can I just wait out the bad gas milage and performance until I have a chance to get different ones. I'm planning on going to 4.56 gears.

 

[krisp12yukon]

Real question

Where did you guys get your gears. I see there are some package deals out there through some magazines.
What brand goes well with the ford.
I'm greatful for your help
Kris

 

[TarHeel085]

you'll be fine with 3.73's someone else here has 35's and 3.73's. but your ride is gonna be AWESOME when you get 35's on it.

 

[offroader_69_me]

mine with 35;s

here is my x with a tired worn out 4.0 with 3.73's and 35's it is no hot rod but it goes and goes. and not there really isnt that much room between the wheel and fender thats just my Herculiner wheel flares that give it that look!

 

[Derrick C.]

I have precision gears in mine right now. Haven't had a problem yet.

I had genuine gears in it before and was finding alot of metal in the gear fluid. Switched brands and haven't found a prob yet.

 

[94EBexplorer]

heres mine with 35's and 3:73's... it goes.... and when im off road.... if you put it in 4low... itll take you anywhere you wanna go.Dead Link Removed

 

[krisp12yukon]

Thanks

I put the order in for them today. I'm going with 35x12.5x15 Mickey Thompson Baja's.
I'll have pics up as soon as I get them on. Should be by Friday.

 

[madmike]

go with the 56's for sure.

 

[krisp12yukon]

4.56

Looks like I will be going with the 3.73 until I can save up enough to lock the front and the back all at the same time. I'm getting the moddin' bug again.

 

[FMExplorer]

I ran 3.27's for about 6 months before switching to 4.56's. I love the change, but you will be fine until you can drop in the new gears. MadMike - did you paint your front D35 or is it just the way the light is hitting it?

For fun - here is mine with 35's, trimmed front fenders and so on...

J

 

[Derrick C.]

Well since everyone else is showing you pics of theres with 35s on I'll show you mine to.

Theres mine with 35" Baja Claws on MRT beadlocks. No fender trimming with 4.56s with ARB lockers front and rear.

 

[TarHeel085]

difference is his is a 2001 sport, not a 1st gen.

 

[Perry]

Originally posted by studdedx
Well since everyone else is showing you pics of theres with 35s on I'll show you mine to.

Theres mine with 35" Baja Claws on MRT beadlocks. No fender trimming with 4.56s with ARB lockers front and rear.

It would be nice if you were coming to Moab, I would like to see that with no cutting on 35's. I know we will give it a good workout when you come to Colorado. I bet you will hit then!!!!

 

[Perry]

Re: mine with 35;s

Originally posted by offroader_69_me
here is my x with a tired worn out 4.0 with 3.73's and 35's it is no hot rod but it goes and goes. and not there really isnt that much room between the wheel and fender thats just my Herculiner wheel flares that give it that look!

Just wait until you try going up one of the passes in the mountains and you will be cussing up a storm....
I was doing that with just 33's and 3.73 gears.

 

[madmike]

[ . MadMike - did you paint your front D35 or is it just the way the light is hitting it?

For fun - here is mine with 35's, trimmed front fenders and so on...

J [/B][/QUOTE]
oh ya here is a better pic.

 

[Derrick C.]

Well Perry you got me there. At full stuff I rub. Very little! BUT by the time July comes around and the CO run is up I'll have the fiberglass on so I won't worry about rubbing.

 

[krisp12yukon]

Switch

Well, tomorrow is the big day. The tires will be in, and I will have pictures for all of you. Hopefully my 2001 will look as good as your explorers with the 35's. I might have to crank my torsion bars up to normal now, or maybe even higher. I'll let you know.
Thanks for all the help.

 

[soupbone]

you could get glass and have major clearance.... but you might not need it......

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[offroader_69_me]

Re: Re: mine with 35;s

Originally posted by Perry


Just wait until you try going up one of the passes in the mountains and you will be cussing up a storm....
I was doing that with just 33's and 3.73 gears.

yeah I know that one!

 

[krisp12yukon]

Wow the glass is nice. What kind of suspension is that? How much travel does it get?
Kris