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From: torrance ca
plz help
i have a 2001 f-150 4x2 5.4l 3.55 gear ratio, i have 3" spindles and im running 33" tires, but i wanna put on the 6.5 fabtech lift and put on 35 inch tires on, i went down the local shop and they said gears are a must , so they said 4.56 gear ratio, i dont know anything about gears, is that gonna put my truck close to stock, and what about my engine hows it gonna handle the new gears, with the tires i have on there now 33" i noticed the difference , but with 35" and new gears , how about my gas is it gonna be worse with new tires and gears , PLZ HELP. IM LOST
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From: Fort Worth, Texas, US
I have a 2000 Espy 5.4 with 4.56 gears. I would highly recommend Reider Racing gears (Precision Gear brand), your should have a 9 3/4" rear axle since you have the 5.4 and Reider is definitely the most knowlegeable about speed/tach changes. I have bought several sets of these gears and they always come with ALL the required items for the installation. My machine runs 75mph at around 2750 and I lost a couple of mpg but the new feel is totally worth it. I have 315/75-16 tires on, they are 34.7" dia.
Congrats on an incredibly super Orange bowl game. What a defensive struggle, I'm an OU grad from 1989 and that game may be the hardest fought game I've ever seen.
Good luck on your truck!
ce
www.elmsRACING.com
Congrats on an incredibly super Orange bowl game. What a defensive struggle, I'm an OU grad from 1989 and that game may be the hardest fought game I've ever seen.
Good luck on your truck!
ce
www.elmsRACING.com
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by fsuFootball:
i have a 2001 f-150 4x2 5.4l 3.55 gear ratio, i have 3" spindles and im running 33" tires, but i wanna put on the 6.5 fabtech lift and put on 35 inch tires on, i went down the local shop and they said gears are a must , so they said 4.56 gear ratio, i dont know anything about gears, is that gonna put my truck close to stock, and what about my engine hows it gonna handle the new gears, with the tires i have on there now 33" i noticed the difference , but with 35" and new gears , how about my gas is it gonna be worse with new tires and gears , PLZ HELP. IM LOST </font>
i have a 2001 f-150 4x2 5.4l 3.55 gear ratio, i have 3" spindles and im running 33" tires, but i wanna put on the 6.5 fabtech lift and put on 35 inch tires on, i went down the local shop and they said gears are a must , so they said 4.56 gear ratio, i dont know anything about gears, is that gonna put my truck close to stock, and what about my engine hows it gonna handle the new gears, with the tires i have on there now 33" i noticed the difference , but with 35" and new gears , how about my gas is it gonna be worse with new tires and gears , PLZ HELP. IM LOST </font>
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From: Carolina, Puerto Rico, USA
I am going with 4.56's as well and I got a good quote from Reider Racing.
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My Ride: 1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.
Modifications:
K&N FIPK
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust System
Stepshield door sill protectors
Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift
Superlift 3" lift blocks
Performance Lift Lips
Gabriel Gas Ryder LT VST Shocks
Daystar Front Anti-sway Bar Polyurethane Bushings
Heckethorn Steering Stabilizer
35x12.5R16.5LT BFG All Terrain KO's
16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's.
Photos at: http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck
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My Ride: 1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.
Modifications:
K&N FIPK
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust System
Stepshield door sill protectors
Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift
Superlift 3" lift blocks
Performance Lift Lips
Gabriel Gas Ryder LT VST Shocks
Daystar Front Anti-sway Bar Polyurethane Bushings
Heckethorn Steering Stabilizer
35x12.5R16.5LT BFG All Terrain KO's
16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's.
Photos at: http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck