Things a turd... Aluminum?
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Things a turd... Aluminum?
Well, it was really hot today, and my truck always runs better when its cooler out, but its damn near unbearable! I was cruising on the interstate today and going up almost any hill in 5th gear was almost impossible. It would just bog down and loose about 10mph. I don't really want to have to down shift every hill. I know its lifted with big tires on steel wheels but holy cow! lol
If I were to get aluminum wheels instead of my steelies, would it make enough difference to compensate for the price of new wheels?
I also remembered something about an aluminum driveshaft? I know mine is steel and was wondering if I were to switch, if it would help my truck out? Anyone have any knowlege or experiance with this, post it up! Thanks
If I were to get aluminum wheels instead of my steelies, would it make enough difference to compensate for the price of new wheels?
I also remembered something about an aluminum driveshaft? I know mine is steel and was wondering if I were to switch, if it would help my truck out? Anyone have any knowlege or experiance with this, post it up! Thanks
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Yeah, I run 33 12.5 a/ts on 15x8 steelies. I know everyones thinking "look at this ******* that lifted his truck and is complaining about power" lol But I think theres a few things that may help it out. Not looking to make it into a race car.
And no... lol I want to regear but its really expensive for a college student. Its got 3.73s and I was thinking 4.10s but I don't think that'd be enough gain to see spending the money on gears. But was also thinking I could get an 8.8 with 4.10s already in it for cheaper than regearing my 7.5 (stupid idea anyhow). But if I go 4.56s, I'd have to get an 8.8 and then buy gears...
The truck was fine power wise around town but I recently started going to college and travel the interstate to get there and its bad...
And no... lol I want to regear but its really expensive for a college student. Its got 3.73s and I was thinking 4.10s but I don't think that'd be enough gain to see spending the money on gears. But was also thinking I could get an 8.8 with 4.10s already in it for cheaper than regearing my 7.5 (stupid idea anyhow). But if I go 4.56s, I'd have to get an 8.8 and then buy gears...
The truck was fine power wise around town but I recently started going to college and travel the interstate to get there and its bad...
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I had stock aluminum wheels on my 33s for a while, then went to steelies. Didn't notice any change in mpg and I always keep track, performance was dogged when I went from 31 to 33s tho
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ok listen had steelies and bfg 32's it weighted around 84lb.. for one wheel and tire.. switched to alums and same tires.. one wheel and tire weighted around 63lb... thats ALOT of rotating mass missing.. i went from hardly being able to use 5th gear to no problems and from 17-18mpg to 18-20mpg regularly...
it is a difference..
just ask Justin(toreador4x4) i had him convert also on his 3.0L and he could instantly tell the difference
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C'mon Dude! You have a 3.0 with 3.73s and 33's. Those gears are KILLING you. I say find an explorer 8.8 with the 4.10 and a posi, or you can get one out of a Ranger also with the 4.10 and posi. I would highly suggest the axle swap, don't waste your time on the 7.5. I bet you could get the 8.8 for about the same cost as a re-gear, if not less. I believe that the wheels will help you on the hills and on starting off, there's just less weight to get turning. But I doubt the wheels will have much effect on MPGs.
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Huh, I guess I'm not alone then lol I would love to put a 5.0 in it out of an explorer but due to lack of funds and lack of something else to drive... its on hold.
Yeah, gears... I think going the 4.10 route would be cheaper being I can pick them up at a junkyard. Just have to hope they're good. I know a lot of explorers around here with 4.10 L/S in them. Are the front differentials the same on the explorer and ranger? Obviously the ttb and ifs arn't but both the ifs are the same and interchangeable?
Yeah, gears... I think going the 4.10 route would be cheaper being I can pick them up at a junkyard. Just have to hope they're good. I know a lot of explorers around here with 4.10 L/S in them. Are the front differentials the same on the explorer and ranger? Obviously the ttb and ifs arn't but both the ifs are the same and interchangeable?
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Well, I just rolled into school again last night and it drove halfway decent lol I rotated the tires and it helped. (it was shaking like a b!tch before) I'd still like to get a set of aluminum wheels for it tho. I'm thinking 15x10s.... that'll probly make it weigh almost as much as my 15x8 steelies lol
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