Fixedgear74
Elite Explorer
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- May 28, 2017
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- City, State
- Lake Tahoe, CA.
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1994 Explorer XLT 4d 4x4
Hey All:
I have found a few threads discussing this but wanted to get more feedback (older threads).
A little back story.
I have a 94 X that yes has the dreaded A4LD transmission, which likes to over heat when pushed hard (I have the stock trans cooler on it but also have a Mishimoto cooler with an electric fan that I plan on installing).
I am working on trying to scrape together parts for a manual swap (trans and transfer case) but am still running the A4LD for now.
I currently have a 5.5" lift with 35x12.50s tires running 4.56 gearing. I have an Eaton E-locker in the front (D35) and a Detroit Locker in the rear (8.8).
I am looking into changing my gearing because the 4.56s aren't low enough now with the 35s (seem to be working the trans to hard, they were ok when I had 33s).
My question is what do you think would be better 4.88s or 5.13s.
I understand with the 4.88s would be better on the highway, but am still interested in the 5.13s also.
I know with the 5.13s the RPMs on the highway will be high but don't mind if I can cruise at 55ish.
I also am worried that the pinion shaft maybe on the smaller side with the 5.13s.
You can see my X in my profile pic.
Interested to hear your thoughts, Thanks.
I have found a few threads discussing this but wanted to get more feedback (older threads).
A little back story.
I have a 94 X that yes has the dreaded A4LD transmission, which likes to over heat when pushed hard (I have the stock trans cooler on it but also have a Mishimoto cooler with an electric fan that I plan on installing).
I am working on trying to scrape together parts for a manual swap (trans and transfer case) but am still running the A4LD for now.
I currently have a 5.5" lift with 35x12.50s tires running 4.56 gearing. I have an Eaton E-locker in the front (D35) and a Detroit Locker in the rear (8.8).
I am looking into changing my gearing because the 4.56s aren't low enough now with the 35s (seem to be working the trans to hard, they were ok when I had 33s).
My question is what do you think would be better 4.88s or 5.13s.
I understand with the 4.88s would be better on the highway, but am still interested in the 5.13s also.
I know with the 5.13s the RPMs on the highway will be high but don't mind if I can cruise at 55ish.
I also am worried that the pinion shaft maybe on the smaller side with the 5.13s.
You can see my X in my profile pic.
Interested to hear your thoughts, Thanks.