3.55 to 4.56
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From: Plano, TX
Shows my ignorance. Didn't even know they had 4.30's for F-150's. So 4.30's would be best for the 2wd? I know their are a bunch of brands out, but is there really any difference? It seems Motive and Yukon are most popular.
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I wished I could get 4.30 but they don't make that gear option for 4x4. I know Ford Racing offers 4.30 gears. I think may do 4.10 because when theses tires wear out I'm going down to 33s. Don't offload anymore so no need for big meats.
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If your going to have the install done as a complete package talk to your installer. If your going to buy the gears and have them installed, or install yourself.
These are are the guys who did my install and do mail order all over the world. I would highly recommend. The owner even took my truck home to help get th break in miles done, so I didn't have to make as many stops on the 3 hour ride home.
http://eastcoastgearsupply.com/
A lot of folks on here speak very highly of Randy'd ring and pinion. I have no personal experience.
http://www.ringpinion.com/?gclid=CNj...FcZlOgodoDgA6Q
Last edited by Glen R; Nov 12, 2012 at 04:08 PM.
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That's actually a good question I forgot to ask about. I've read that a "complete package" is really only recommended if you have 50k-60k plus miles on the vehicle. I've only got 30k miles on mine. So just ring and pinion is the way to go? How easy/hard are they to install?
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Bump this thread up a bit.
Having a hard time deciding between the 4.30 and 4.56 gears. Reminder, I'm a 2wd with(hopefully soon) 35" tires. Do NO towing. Just regular city/country back road/highway driving. Maybe a little offroading, but nothing big.
What do y'all suggest?
Having a hard time deciding between the 4.30 and 4.56 gears. Reminder, I'm a 2wd with(hopefully soon) 35" tires. Do NO towing. Just regular city/country back road/highway driving. Maybe a little offroading, but nothing big.
What do y'all suggest?
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From: missing Texas...
if its going to be your everyday i dont really suggest 4.56. id go 4.10 with 35s. buuuut reason im loving it is the insane low end torque gain. before oli could hardly brake torque i ad now it spins if i mash it from dead stop or even goin 5-10mph. lot less stress on the whole drive train and tranny is shifting much smoother now. yet to see the mpg difference but im sure it will be less. if you do go 4.56 your top end will be cut dramatically. top now is about 75 or lil more.
I do agree that your mileage will be improved IF you can drive it gently with the 4.56 gearing
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Bump this thread up a bit.
Having a hard time deciding between the 4.30 and 4.56 gears. Reminder, I'm a 2wd with(hopefully soon) 35" tires. Do NO towing. Just regular city/country back road/highway driving. Maybe a little offroading, but nothing big.
What do y'all suggest?
Having a hard time deciding between the 4.30 and 4.56 gears. Reminder, I'm a 2wd with(hopefully soon) 35" tires. Do NO towing. Just regular city/country back road/highway driving. Maybe a little offroading, but nothing big.
What do y'all suggest?