4.88s with 33's then 35's in the future
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4.88s with 33's then 35's in the future
Hey guys Im about to dump my Jeep GC trail rig to get an early 90's 2wd 5.0 F150. I want to go prerunner with it. Start out with a small 2-3 inch lift glass fenders, and say some 33's. Then beat on it for a while til I need more and have the money for a big $$$ long travel suspension and 35's. Has anyone run 4.88 gears with 33" tires? Using the RPM calculator I should be around 2165 RPM at 65 MPH with a AODE. Dont plan on driving it much faster. Also it wont be a DD, just used for play, camping, the occasional light hauling or towing. I dont want to run around with 33s and stock gears, but I want to regear knowing Im probably gonna go with bigger tires down the road.
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You are going to want 37's before you know it so than you need 5.13 gearing for it. As 0-70-80ish is the most important. I say save up the cash and do it all at once.
Take a look around here and research, alot of knowledge folks.
http://www.dezertrangers.com/vb/forum.php
Take a look around here and research, alot of knowledge folks.
http://www.dezertrangers.com/vb/forum.php
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My bro has a full size Blazer with 33's and 4.56's. Thats with a 700R4 tranny with a 3.06:1 first. Does fine on the highway and really helps that old 80's 160-170 horse motor on the trail. I DD a 2000 Mustang GT with 25.7 inch tires and 4.10 gears. I dont think I'll go bigger than 35's because of cost, weight, and can cause drivetrain parts to brake with taller tires. Unless Im somewhere that I need the extra 1" of ground clearance. Or of course I can get a good deal on 37's. Wonder how long 4.88's a locker and 33s will last. Probly end up with a 302 then build a punched out to 347.
Last edited by trailblazr81; 08-24-2010 at 11:52 PM.