gear ratio
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01-11-2001, 11:38 PM
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01-12-2001, 04:40 PM
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It helps if you can go down there and look for the metal tabs they have attached to one of the bolts. You will find all the information you need. Or check at the door for a sticker with the specifications. I know it is a model with some years but the information may be there.
If this doesn't work try the old trick of the cord. Tape, glue, stick or whatever a cord to the the top of the drive shaft and turn the wheels once. Having the stock size tires helps get the number you are looking for. Count how many times the cord wrap around the shaft. That's the gear ratio. Three and a half turns would be a 3.55:1.
This may not be a good explanation, I would prefer to do it in spanish but maybe another member of the boards can help a little. I hope this can give you an idea to get where you want.
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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
If this doesn't work try the old trick of the cord. Tape, glue, stick or whatever a cord to the the top of the drive shaft and turn the wheels once. Having the stock size tires helps get the number you are looking for. Count how many times the cord wrap around the shaft. That's the gear ratio. Three and a half turns would be a 3.55:1.
This may not be a good explanation, I would prefer to do it in spanish but maybe another member of the boards can help a little. I hope this can give you an idea to get where you want.
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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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01-12-2001, 05:10 PM
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I have also had a hard time locating performance parts for my 6. An extremely good place to try is www.cliffordperformance.com they have several items. Superchips makes a perf chip, but iwish i could find another co. w/a better one.
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1987 F-150 300 L6 4sp 2wd
K&N, flowmasters
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1987 F-150 300 L6 4sp 2wd
K&N, flowmasters