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need help with gear ratio's
okay so stock I have 3.45 and need to know what gear I should go to to get back to a stock ratio.

current tire is a 225/75/14 and i'm looking to move up to a 31-32" tire
 
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4.10 or 4.56
 
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what motor do you have in it? on my 01 had 3,73's with a 2.5L, and pulled 31's no prob
 
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What motor do you have Mike? I'm guessing this isnt for your '04
 
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awesome resource -> Technical Information
 
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I'd go 4.10
 
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4.10 expo axle.
 
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Gear Ratio Guide For Larger Tires
 
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Originally Posted by SVT01RANGER
what motor do you have in it? on my 01 had 3,73's with a 2.5L, and pulled 31's no prob
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What motor do you have Mike? I'm guessing this isnt for your '04
I have the 2.3 lima it's for the 95.

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4.10 expo axle.
You buying?

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Thanks Mike
 
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You can get a whole expo axle for the price of a new set of gears.
 
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Definitely go with 4.10's. Although I have some 8.8 and IFS 35 3.73's I could sell for a great price.
 
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