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CoryL

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Just so everyone knows....

When you are re-gearing any Ford 7.5" or 8.8" axle (may apply to others, but these I am sure of) you DO NOT NEED A NEW CARRIER, unless you are upgrading to a limiited slip or carrier replacement locker.

I know. I've done it. 4.56s will work on a 3.08 carrier.

A Ranger 8.8" 3.08 carrier is the same as a Ranger 8.8" 4.10 carrier.

An Explorer 8.8" 3.27 carrier is the same as an Explorer 8.8" 3.73 carrier.

This means that you can put any available gear ratio on the carrier you have in the back of your truck as long as it is an 8.8" or 7.5".

Now Dana axles are different. They DO have specific carrier break ratios.

Hopefully this saves some guys a few bucks when it comes time to re-gear.
 



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Great tip thanks a lot or passing on the knowledge
 






CoryL, I think I have the dana 35 with the 3.27 now, will the 4.56 work without a new carrier?
 






Mike your 4.56s will fit fine. I had 3.27s then uped to 4.56s without a hitch. I did buy a master install kit with it though.
 






Thanks Derrick, I just looked and I have an open with 3.27, what does the open mean? anyway had a code of 41 on the door jam. thanks for the info . mike
 






Mine was a code 41. Its just an open carrier with a 3.27 gear ratio. That just means no limited slip or anything of the like.
 






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