35s with 3.55 rear end?
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From: Fowlerville, Michigan
35s with 3.55 rear end?
I am putting 35s on my truck and I was wondering if anyone has them with there stock 3.55 rear end, or is a rear end upgade a must. If you do have to upgrade, should I go with 4.10 or 4.56. I really would like to keep the stock one though. Thanks...
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99 black f150 ext. cab sport w/4.6 V8. external mods. include:
airaid FIPK, JBA headers, Superchip headlight/taillight covers, wiper schroud, shadeblade, ventshade, bug deflector, bed liner, tonno cover, and Flowmaster Amarican Thunder cat-back system.
internal mods. include:
Pioneer indash cdplayer, 2 8" MTX subs, 400 watt amp, remote start, and aftermarket alarm
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99 black f150 ext. cab sport w/4.6 V8. external mods. include:
airaid FIPK, JBA headers, Superchip headlight/taillight covers, wiper schroud, shadeblade, ventshade, bug deflector, bed liner, tonno cover, and Flowmaster Amarican Thunder cat-back system.
internal mods. include:
Pioneer indash cdplayer, 2 8" MTX subs, 400 watt amp, remote start, and aftermarket alarm
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From: Hawaii
Chris,
I have the 3.55 with 35" BFG's MT's. I myself haven't noticed much difference on highways, but up hills there's a difference, downshifting, loss of speed. As for towing, I usually turn the overdrive off so as not to overheat the tranny from downshifting to often.I haul 3000 pounds of gravel about three times a week and it still gets up and goes. With your mods you should be fine. If I had the chance to upgrade I'd go with 4.56. I don't think I will be doing it in the near future since all the cash is going towards expanding the house.
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Y2K, 5.4L, Black, Lariat Super Cab w/all options, 35" BFG MT's w/ 16.5" by 9.75" Eagle Alloys, 3" Performance Accessories Body Lift, Smitty Built Stainless Step Bars, Hellwig Anti Sway Bar, Hellwig LP 25 Overload Springs,K&N FIPK, Super Chip, Flowmaster Catback, Brahma Camper Top, Herculiner Bed Liner, Rancho Dual Steering Stabilizers
Waiting for Pro Comp Suspension Lift Production Fall/2000
I have the 3.55 with 35" BFG's MT's. I myself haven't noticed much difference on highways, but up hills there's a difference, downshifting, loss of speed. As for towing, I usually turn the overdrive off so as not to overheat the tranny from downshifting to often.I haul 3000 pounds of gravel about three times a week and it still gets up and goes. With your mods you should be fine. If I had the chance to upgrade I'd go with 4.56. I don't think I will be doing it in the near future since all the cash is going towards expanding the house.
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Y2K, 5.4L, Black, Lariat Super Cab w/all options, 35" BFG MT's w/ 16.5" by 9.75" Eagle Alloys, 3" Performance Accessories Body Lift, Smitty Built Stainless Step Bars, Hellwig Anti Sway Bar, Hellwig LP 25 Overload Springs,K&N FIPK, Super Chip, Flowmaster Catback, Brahma Camper Top, Herculiner Bed Liner, Rancho Dual Steering Stabilizers
Waiting for Pro Comp Suspension Lift Production Fall/2000
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From: San Diego, CA
Chris,
I have 35's on mine with the 3.55 rearend and haven't really noticed a big difference. I live in So. Cal. so I do a lot of highway driving, but even when I am hauling it still gets up and moves. For me upgrading the rear is pretty far down the road, if at all.
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2000 F150 XLT Supercab 5.4L
35" BFGs 16.5" Weld Outbacks
3" Fabtech suspension lift
3" body lift
Stull Billet grill
I have 35's on mine with the 3.55 rearend and haven't really noticed a big difference. I live in So. Cal. so I do a lot of highway driving, but even when I am hauling it still gets up and moves. For me upgrading the rear is pretty far down the road, if at all.
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2000 F150 XLT Supercab 5.4L
35" BFGs 16.5" Weld Outbacks
3" Fabtech suspension lift
3" body lift
Stull Billet grill
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From: Roswell, GA, USA
Hey, good topic Chris - I have been waiting to decide between 33's or 35's, I'm just like you I really like to do my own work if I can, and I really don't want to mess with gears if I don't have to - besides, I'm not "racing" around town in my truck anyway, thats not why I bought it. Sounds to me like 4.10-4.56 would be 'nice to have' and probably make the truck seem snappier upon acceleration or if you were towing a heavy load, but I don't think it is absolute (espically since you have other mods to increase hp/torque over just a stock engine) - I think I've made my mind up now...now how will I get the truck in to the garage with that increase in height....
BTW Hawaii, sounds like you and me have very similar trucks...I sure would like to see a pic of yours with the eagle alloys and 35's if you have one....
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BTW Hawaii, sounds like you and me have very similar trucks...I sure would like to see a pic of yours with the eagle alloys and 35's if you have one....
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From: Pompano Beach, FL
I agree with CAPTAIN. Doing the gears is nice to bring your mileage back and lost torque when using larger tires, but only going to 33's or 35's isn't really a necessity in my book. You don't really lose that much. Now if you were going to 38's or 40's, the choice to re-gear would be more important.
If you have a 4x4, re-gearing would cost somewhere in the area of $1,200(have to do both front and back rears). That is just way too much $$$ for me.
Myself, I'm gonna go with 33's or 35's and a 3" body lift. I don't do enough off roading here in S. Florida to justify the money for a suspension lift. As long as I can fit 35's with just a body lift, I'm happy!
That is the main reason I upgraded to the 7700# payload option. It is basically the F250 light duty truck with an F150 badge on it. It also comes with 3.73 gearing, which will help with the larger tires.
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Just Ordered 2001 F-150 Lariat, Oxford White/Silver 4x4, medium graphite leather, SC, SB, SS, 99L 5.4L, 44E tran, 7700# payload, Class III Tow, 3.73LS, Skids, Capts chairs, 4W disc ABS, shift-on-fly, keyless, HD everything
Planned Mods:
Westin Chromed Stainless Nerf Bars, ARE LS II bed cover, Bedrug™, Gibson Swept Side Cat Back, K&N filter w/airbox mods, headers, Superchip, 3" body lift with at least 33's, alarm/pager/auto start system, stereo system
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If you have a 4x4, re-gearing would cost somewhere in the area of $1,200(have to do both front and back rears). That is just way too much $$$ for me.
Myself, I'm gonna go with 33's or 35's and a 3" body lift. I don't do enough off roading here in S. Florida to justify the money for a suspension lift. As long as I can fit 35's with just a body lift, I'm happy!
That is the main reason I upgraded to the 7700# payload option. It is basically the F250 light duty truck with an F150 badge on it. It also comes with 3.73 gearing, which will help with the larger tires.
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Boss™
Just Ordered 2001 F-150 Lariat, Oxford White/Silver 4x4, medium graphite leather, SC, SB, SS, 99L 5.4L, 44E tran, 7700# payload, Class III Tow, 3.73LS, Skids, Capts chairs, 4W disc ABS, shift-on-fly, keyless, HD everything
Planned Mods:
Westin Chromed Stainless Nerf Bars, ARE LS II bed cover, Bedrug™, Gibson Swept Side Cat Back, K&N filter w/airbox mods, headers, Superchip, 3" body lift with at least 33's, alarm/pager/auto start system, stereo system
[This message has been edited by Boss96Hog (edited 07-20-2000).]
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From: Hawaii
Captain,
As soon as it stops raining here I'll take a digital picture. Its been like this for the last three weeks.I'll wait till the sun comes out hopefully soon. On second thought I'll go get muddy.
later
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Y2K, 5.4L, Black, Lariat Super Cab w/all options, 35" BFG MT's w/ 16.5" by 9.75" Eagle Alloys, 3" Performance Accessories Body Lift, Smitty Built Stainless Step Bars, Hellwig Anti Sway Bar, Hellwig LP 25 Overload Springs,K&N FIPK, Super Chip, Flowmaster Catback, Brahma Camper Top, Herculiner Bed Liner, Rancho Dual Steering Stabilizers
Waiting for Pro Comp Suspension Lift Production Fall/2000
As soon as it stops raining here I'll take a digital picture. Its been like this for the last three weeks.I'll wait till the sun comes out hopefully soon. On second thought I'll go get muddy.
later
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Y2K, 5.4L, Black, Lariat Super Cab w/all options, 35" BFG MT's w/ 16.5" by 9.75" Eagle Alloys, 3" Performance Accessories Body Lift, Smitty Built Stainless Step Bars, Hellwig Anti Sway Bar, Hellwig LP 25 Overload Springs,K&N FIPK, Super Chip, Flowmaster Catback, Brahma Camper Top, Herculiner Bed Liner, Rancho Dual Steering Stabilizers
Waiting for Pro Comp Suspension Lift Production Fall/2000
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From: Roswell, GA, USA
Rain??? wow, its been sooo long since those of us in the southeast have seen rain I barely remember what it looks like...I'm glad at least someone in the world is getting some. We have been under a watering ban since May of this year. (So that means I only have a limited/selected time where I can wash my toys without getting in trouble...) - that sounds great Hawaii, thanks
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2000 F150 4x4 Lariat SuperCab
5.4L V8, ORP, Tow Pkg, Lthr Captain Chairs
Plain Black w/o trim color
Mods so far:
-20% tint (drivers/passgrs windows to match factory tint)
-United Welding Service solidlid toolbox w/rails
-Herculiner (love it)
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2000 F150 4x4 Lariat SuperCab
5.4L V8, ORP, Tow Pkg, Lthr Captain Chairs
Plain Black w/o trim color
Mods so far:
-20% tint (drivers/passgrs windows to match factory tint)
-United Welding Service solidlid toolbox w/rails
-Herculiner (love it)
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From: Benwood, WV, US
Chris,
I have a 3" body lift and 35" BFG's. I did notice a difference, mostly up hills. I have the 3.55LS but would like to go to 4.56's. I've been driving to Pittsburgh, about 60 miles from my house, every couple weeks. Driving on the highway doesn't seem bad but the truck does kick out of overdrive more often than it used to. The $$$ to swap to 4.56's is out of my reach right now. So, I'll live with what i have.
[This message has been edited by rmagers (edited 07-21-2000).]
I have a 3" body lift and 35" BFG's. I did notice a difference, mostly up hills. I have the 3.55LS but would like to go to 4.56's. I've been driving to Pittsburgh, about 60 miles from my house, every couple weeks. Driving on the highway doesn't seem bad but the truck does kick out of overdrive more often than it used to. The $$$ to swap to 4.56's is out of my reach right now. So, I'll live with what i have.
[This message has been edited by rmagers (edited 07-21-2000).]
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From: Sunland, Ca.
Hi Hawaiian,
Is it still raining over there? Which island are you on? I'm going to Honolulu on the 29th and I just wondered if I should expect rain for the whole week while I'm there.
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2000 Supercab XLT 2WD 5.4L 3.55LS White w. grey interior, spray-in AND plastic bedliner, hitch
Jeff Emig Special Edition
Picture of my truck
Is it still raining over there? Which island are you on? I'm going to Honolulu on the 29th and I just wondered if I should expect rain for the whole week while I'm there.
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2000 Supercab XLT 2WD 5.4L 3.55LS White w. grey interior, spray-in AND plastic bedliner, hitch
Jeff Emig Special Edition
Picture of my truck