06-22-2008, 09:09 PM
Hello board,
I'm lifting my '90 full size 302 4x4 bronco and setting it on 35" tires. Everything I've read says I will be much happier with 4.56 gears so I've been looking around for parts. Since my knowledge of regearing is very limited, I thought I would seek the board's advice on what I will need to purchase.
Three questions specifically:
1) Will I need to swap out the front and rear ring and pinions?
2) Is this what I will need to do the swap? (see below, pasted item descriptions in from partstrain.com)
3) If I will need the below two items, what else (if anything) will I need to purchase for the gear swap?
Item#1
Motive Gear Ring And Pinion Set
1978-1996 Ford Bronco
"MOTIVE GEAR RING AND PINION SET, FRONT -- Ring And Pinion, 4.56 Ratio, Reverse Cut Pinion, Without Master Kit, Front Dana 44, Made With The Highest Quality Materials, Completely CNC Machined, Heat Treated, Teeth Are Index Spaced, Lapped And Have A Central Contact Pattern For Maximum Strength And Craftsmanship, Direct Fit Replacement Part"
Item#2
Motive Gear Ring And Pinion Set
1986-1996 Ford Bronco
"MOTIVE GEAR RING AND PINION SET, MOTIVATOR, REAR -- Motivator, Ring And Pinion, 4.56 Ratio, Rear, Rear 8.8, Reduces Rotating Weight By Up To 2 Pounds, Computer Controlled Heat Treatment And A Solid Shank Pinion Shaft, Completely CNC Machined, Heat Treated, Teeth Are Index Spaced, Lapped And Have A Central Contact Pattern For Maximum Strength"
Thanks everyone,
Clint
I'm lifting my '90 full size 302 4x4 bronco and setting it on 35" tires. Everything I've read says I will be much happier with 4.56 gears so I've been looking around for parts. Since my knowledge of regearing is very limited, I thought I would seek the board's advice on what I will need to purchase.
Three questions specifically:
1) Will I need to swap out the front and rear ring and pinions?
2) Is this what I will need to do the swap? (see below, pasted item descriptions in from partstrain.com)
3) If I will need the below two items, what else (if anything) will I need to purchase for the gear swap?
Item#1
Motive Gear Ring And Pinion Set
1978-1996 Ford Bronco
"MOTIVE GEAR RING AND PINION SET, FRONT -- Ring And Pinion, 4.56 Ratio, Reverse Cut Pinion, Without Master Kit, Front Dana 44, Made With The Highest Quality Materials, Completely CNC Machined, Heat Treated, Teeth Are Index Spaced, Lapped And Have A Central Contact Pattern For Maximum Strength And Craftsmanship, Direct Fit Replacement Part"
Item#2
Motive Gear Ring And Pinion Set
1986-1996 Ford Bronco
"MOTIVE GEAR RING AND PINION SET, MOTIVATOR, REAR -- Motivator, Ring And Pinion, 4.56 Ratio, Rear, Rear 8.8, Reduces Rotating Weight By Up To 2 Pounds, Computer Controlled Heat Treatment And A Solid Shank Pinion Shaft, Completely CNC Machined, Heat Treated, Teeth Are Index Spaced, Lapped And Have A Central Contact Pattern For Maximum Strength"
Thanks everyone,
Clint