STX to FX4 rim/tire problem

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Jan 21, 2005 | 10:06 AM

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Agent86

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If you go with 3.73's you are correct saying it will return it back to stock. But with the cost of the gears and labor go to 4.10's. Then you will notice your modification in the seat of your pants and if you ever want to go with larger tires in the future you are ready for them.

I appreciate the input, but I really don't care about performance. And for the minimal towing I've done, the stock gear ratio has performed fine (with stock tires).

The labor is only $100 for me and I should be able to get the gears for around $175. So cost really isn't an issue.

The FX4 rims look phenomenal, but before I bought a speedometer-correcting module or anything like that for over $100 I would take the rims back off.

Thanks.

Jan 21, 2005 | 10:13 AM

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The labor is only $100 for me and I should be able to get the gears for around $175. So cost really isn't an issue.

WOW. What brand of gears are you going to use and thats a great price on labor.

Good luck.

Jan 21, 2005 | 12:21 PM

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WOW. What brand of gears are you going to use and thats a great price on labor.

Good luck.

I've always used Ford racing/Motorsport gears. Normally I'd look for unworn used gears, but for the truck I'll buy new.

Yeah, my friend does gear installs locally. I always end up tipping him extra anyway though, but he's the only person I've ever let work on my Mustang.

Thanks again