38s need help gearing my rear end

**badazzfseries** · 05-15-2013, 05:18 PM

I put some 38s on and lost alot of torque dont have much get up and go ...so I need to gear this bad boy any suggestion ...its a 97 with the 8.8

**RhinoZ24** · 05-15-2013, 05:26 PM

8.8 what? And what engine and gear ratio do you currently have? 4.2, 4.6, or 5.4, and 3.55 or 3.73? You'll probably need at least 4.10, or for 38's, a 4.56 gear ratio would probably work the best.

**5.0Flareside** · 05-15-2013, 06:04 PM

Which engine? Personal opinion is..

4.6 = 4.56 gear
5.4 = 4.10

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**Jersey_Joe** · 05-15-2013, 09:24 PM

Well first off. I would get rid of that 8.8. Look for a 2000-03. Try and find a 9.75 sterling 4.10 gear with a locker. Came with my 03. Solid. That little 8.8 is killin u with them big sneakers

**joshpickworth** · 05-16-2013, 07:09 AM

What would be your guys opinion on a 2006 with the 5.4, what ratio would you want for 35s and what would you want for 38s?

**RhinoZ24** · 05-16-2013, 07:20 AM

3.73 would probably be enough for 35's, maybe a 4.10 for 38's if you have the 5.4L.

**5.0Flareside** · 05-16-2013, 07:20 AM

Originally Posted by RhinoZ24

3.73 would probably be enough for 35's, maybe a 4.10 for 38's if you have the 5.4L.

Agree..

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**Jersey_Joe** · 05-16-2013, 12:14 PM

Any 9inch ford rear. 8.8's arnt known for there longevity with big tired like that

**RhinoZ24** · 05-16-2013, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by Joe Grasso

Any 9inch ford rear. 8.8's arnt known for there longevity with big tired like that

Stupid question, but what is the 8.8 referring to? I feel like an idiot.

**badazzfseries** · 05-24-2013, 08:38 AM

Prolly gonna go to the 9.75 I wss just gonna gear it but it is starting to pop and snap when I take off I think im killin it

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