I've got a friend that owns a 1992 4.0 Explorer 4x4, Trasmission is the A4LD, and he's running 33's. He was asking about recommendations for certain differentials and the gearing (he was thinking 410 or 456). He was also looking for recommendations on tranny upgrades. . . . and finally some websites where he could find all of these upgrades. Thanks guys!!!

 

with 33s an 8.8 is fine. 31 spline. what gears does he have now and whats the stock tire size? we need some more info like does he offroad it all, is it his dd?

 

He is running 33's right now. It has a 6inch lift on it now, and he climbs, offroads, and is still his daily driver. I believe he has the stock gearing installed currently, but he wants to upgrade it.

 

4.56

 

x2

 

for the tranny just have a shift kit installed firmer shift will help it last longer. and up grade the u joints

 

Good stuff. . . . i'm trying to get him to send me pics of his ride, then i'll post them up. His ride is badass!!

 

Here's some pics of his G-ride.. . . . he actually painted it, but i'm waiting on him to send me the pics.

 

Nobody??

 

4.10 gears will be ok (he may have them already) and get better gas mileage, but the 4.56 will give him more torque and give the option to go up in tire size with reasonable results.

For differentials info: https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ial-guide.html (Front and rear will be the same as Pre-'98 Rangers, with 8.8 32 spline rear)

If he wasn't going to be regearing, I'd say go with lunchbox style lockers (No-Slip, Lock-Right, Ausssie Locker), but with the regear he's got a pretty blank canvas. How much is he wanting to spend and what is he looking to achieve?

On tranny upgrades? I don't know, but the lower gearing will decrease the load on the transmission, possibly bringing it back to stock operating conditions. They may not be needed. If it were me I'd try to get the drive ratio back to stock using different gears with the larger tires, and leave the transmission alone.

What is his current gearing and what is the stock tire size? I'll figure out the new gears needed if you want.

 

Thx allot man, i will find out all the stuff you asked. . . . he might be happy with what you've already said. Thanks again!!