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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 07:48 PM
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Which Gear Ratios?
I plan to add approx. 5 inches in lift along with 35's for tires and need to know which gear ratio I should go with for a 1998 xlt 4x4 4.6 ....Thanks
 
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 08:00 PM
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I wouldn't go less than 4.10's IMO.
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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 09:38 AM
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See above at a minimum and 4.56s will wake the truck up but your mpg may suffer.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 11:16 AM
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with that engine i also recomend 4.56 you might lose a few mpg but will gain performance and maybe a mpg more in the city
 
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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 01:54 PM
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I would get the 4.56:1 gears. You are not just turning taller tires but heavier ones too. That takes more torque than you would think.

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