Common questions

What kind of gears does a Ford F-150 have?

What kind of gears does a Ford F-150 have?

If your F-150 came standard with 3.55 gears from the factory, these Ford Racing’s 3.73 gears are a great step up in performance and durability. You will be able to enjoy more low-end torque – the exact reason premium packages like the Harley Davidson and King Ranch came with 3.73s straight from the factory. Superior Quality.

Can you change gears on Ford F-150 STX?

Pretty much everyone supports the change. But while some recommend 3.73 gears, other recommend jumping up to a 4.10. Which makes the choice even harder. “2018 Ford F-150 STX trucks come with 275 55 R20 wheels stock,” said ford390gashog. “I wouldn’t waste my money going to a 3.73. Yes, it will be noticeable.

What kind of rear differential does a Ford F-150 have?

This 3.73 Ford Racing Ring and Pinion Gear set will fit all 1997 to 2014 Ford F-150’s equipped with 8.8″ rear differential. A master bearing kit is recommended by most installers, especially on high mileage vehicles, see add on option above.

Can you change gears on a Ford truck?

We used the Ford IDS to reprogram for the gear and tire changes, but the tech said changing the gear ratio with it will not correct the speedo. The truck seems to shift better now, at the correct speeds and throttle positions.

If your F-150 came standard with 3.55 gears from the factory, these Ford Racing’s 3.73 gears are a great step up in performance and durability. You will be able to enjoy more low-end torque – the exact reason premium packages like the Harley Davidson and King Ranch came with 3.73s straight from the factory. Superior Quality.

Pretty much everyone supports the change. But while some recommend 3.73 gears, other recommend jumping up to a 4.10. Which makes the choice even harder. “2018 Ford F-150 STX trucks come with 275 55 R20 wheels stock,” said ford390gashog. “I wouldn’t waste my money going to a 3.73. Yes, it will be noticeable.

This 3.73 Ford Racing Ring and Pinion Gear set will fit all 1997 to 2014 Ford F-150’s equipped with 8.8″ rear differential. A master bearing kit is recommended by most installers, especially on high mileage vehicles, see add on option above.

We used the Ford IDS to reprogram for the gear and tire changes, but the tech said changing the gear ratio with it will not correct the speedo. The truck seems to shift better now, at the correct speeds and throttle positions.

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