the age old problem: bigger tires=new rear.

[revenantdead]

sizing up to 33 inch tires from 235/75... stock ratio is 3.73... after some calculations the actual ratio to bring it closest to exact is 4.25... i found a 4.30 rear for the ford 8.8 but i can't find one for the dana 35 in front. so which would be better, a 4.10 front and back or a 4.56? opinions and facts are ALL welcome... Thanks guys.

 

[Dan Whitaker]

At the minimum 4.56 gears. That V6 needs low gears to keep it in the right rpm range. Some members here run 4.88 with 33" tires.

 

[revenantdead]

wont a 4.56 kill my hiway mileage? i probably should have said this will still be a daily driver...

 

[Yomie]

wont a 4.56 kill my hiway mileage? i probably should have said this will still be a daily driver...

You also have to remember that the 33's weigh more than the 235's so you would definitely be better with the 4.56's, even on the highway

 

[revenantdead]

that is true... bump