4.88's with 32's?
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I ran 4.88s with 33's on my sport trac (4.0L auto) and it was fine. 4.56 would have been more ideal, but they worked well in Oregon where the freeway speed limit was 55-65. It was great around town, awesome off road, and manageable on the highway. But I don't think the 3.0L likes to rev like the 4.0L sohc.
My advice is get them if you plan on 33s (unless you spend a lot of time over 70mph). Definitely get them if you plan on 35s. However, the install is really the expensive part so cheap gears really aren't that big of a factor if you ask me.
Edit: I just noticed that you have a 2wd, I probably wouldn't go with 4.88s unless you are planning on going with 35s.
My advice is get them if you plan on 33s (unless you spend a lot of time over 70mph). Definitely get them if you plan on 35s. However, the install is really the expensive part so cheap gears really aren't that big of a factor if you ask me.
Edit: I just noticed that you have a 2wd, I probably wouldn't go with 4.88s unless you are planning on going with 35s.
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Wow, thanks for all of the responses. I can pick up the entire axle with a fresh set of 4.88's on it. The axle housing is trashed but the gears are good. I could probably reuse some of the other parts off the axle as well. All this for $100.
Would I have to take the gears to a shop and get them installed? Or could I just pop in the new ones? BTW, I currently have 3.73s, and those suck with 32s lol.
Would I have to take the gears to a shop and get them installed? Or could I just pop in the new ones? BTW, I currently have 3.73s, and those suck with 32s lol.
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