Gearing Question

[Kris Guilbeaux]

Is any one here running 32" tires with 4.10 Gears w/Limited slip in their Explorer. I have a 5-speed and this is the set up I want to go with. Let me Know Pros and Cons of doing this...

 

[BenS]

My truck has the metric equivalent of 32" tires (LT265/75/R16) with 4.10 gears and it runs great with that combo. I dont have a LS but that shouldnt affect anything. I have plenty of power and the RPMS stay around 2500 at highway speeds in fifth gear. Btw, I have a 5 speed manual. Hope this helps.

Ben

 

[Brett]

Kris,

I'm also running LT265/75/16 tires with 4.10 gears and a 5spd. I have a Auburn posi in the rear and a ARB in the front. So far this setup has worked well for me with no complaints. Oh yeah, I'm still getting 18-22 average mpg.

 

[CBoug76]

Kris,
I am Also Running BFG 265/75/r16's with 4.10 gears but with an Automatic Tranny. I also have plenty of power and the RPMS stay around 2500 at highway speeds also. The only other thing I have Noticed is my Tranny is starting to Slip, but the tranny has 62,000 miles on it, and i just changed the tranny oil when it started to slip(its still slipping after I changed the oil). Does Anyone know if this is common?

 

[kvo]

I'm running 32x11.5x15 with 4.10 and an automatic transmission. It is the gearing equivalent of 3.73 and 235/75/15 on my EB before any mods. I had the OEM LS but have switched over to the PowerTrax No-Slip locker. It did not have any problem with the LS in terms of power of performance and does not have any problem with the locker now.

 

[Kris Guilbeaux]

Thanks For all the Help.

I am Going to go with the 4.10 gears. I got a hold of a great mechanic that is going to do the labor for me at a great price... You have to love having the hook up with a smart mechanic...

 

[scott]

Kris think about 4.56's...

I went from 3.55's to 4.10's and wish I would've gone with 4.56's because I plan on running 33's when I wear out my 31's. The 4.10's are great for 31's but... sometimes excess is best put the limits to the test!