gearing for 33's

[HahnsB2]

you originally running 3.27s then i would get either 3.73's or 4.10. those you can find in a used explorer axle and save tons. i am running my stock 3.73 gears and have ran them for about 7 or 8 months with my 33,s and they feel right. im not worried about changing gears but i do eventually want to because mine came stokc with 3.73 gears. even though people say that 3.73's arent good i say they are fine imo

It doesn't matter what it comes with stock, what matters is what the proper gears are for a tire size, Ford put 3.27s in my X with a stock 235 tire size, they are morons, 2000 RPMs at 65, what a joke... It's getting 3.73s and 30x9.50s if I keep it.

 

[rancherlee]

^ Thats about the price out here. Midwest. Just got quoted last week. Rear axle 4.5hrs=400 dollars. Front axle 5.80hrs=600 dollars. OUCH.

I'm sure thats the price if you just drive it there and say "change my gears". If you have another vehicle remove the front diff and bring it in, they SHOULDN'T charge more than 1.5 hours labor then. My local tranny shop charges a flat 1.5 hours (120$) per diff if you bring him the axle/pumpkin and he can do it on the bench.

 

[dllb]

You know thats a good point. Ill check into that. thanks