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09-04-2009

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gear ratio question

Okay so i was looking around the web and i found this What is my Ford rear end ratio, do I have positraction - Drivetrain.com and according to this with my axle code being 86 my gears are 4.56 does this mean i dont need to regear to run the 33s i want?

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I highly doubt you've got 4.56 from the factory...

86 = open 7.5" w/ 3.73 gears.

http://therangerstation.com/tech_library/Axles.html

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ok i thought that was weird but also is there somewhere other than a salvage yard i could find 4.10s cause i dont like the idea of buying used?

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here, other forums, craigslist, ebay? I'd highly suggest getting a junkyard 8.8" 4.10LS axle off a Ranger.

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if only you were in florida, i have an 8.8 with 4:10's just sittin in the yard. if you make it down this way hit me up.

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could i fit a Ford 8.8" axle from an 89 Ford F-150?

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no. wrong lug pattern and way too wide. unless you like the 'entire tire sticking out of the fender' look.

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damn and not looking for that. what about one from a mustang

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Get a ranger axle w/ 4.10's. Stang or Crown Vic or anything else most definately will not come with 4.10's. That is what you're after right?

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yea 4.10s but ill get the ranger axle the salvage yard has here i was just seeing if i could get one a lil cheaper

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Have you checked out Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market yet?? I looked in the Washington D.C. area and there's some decently priced 4.10 8.8 limited slip w/ 10" brakes rear ends.

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