conman365

yeah, I think you're right.. Costs some $$ though..

Raptor22

Not really, you can get okay OEM Ford ones for like $150/piece or some good detroit lockers or equivelant for $300-$400 / piece.

conman365

If I do end up regearing, which ratio do you think works best for 33" tires and the mazda tranny?
I don't tow much, she's mainly just a driver.

Raptor22

What engine? For a 4.9L I would recommend 3.55s, for a 5.0L I would recommend 3.73s, and for a 5.8L I would recommend 4.10s.

conman365

Can I run a 3.55 without murdering my gas mpg.?
Lol i already get like 13, and thats good
I was very happy at the pump.
I was thinking 3.08s before.
What about LS?
Yes, no, maybe so?

GIJoe4500

I'd run 3.55s with 33s. Also, instead of paying to regear, just find you another 8.8" from a junkyard with the gearing in the rear axle that you want. Then you can grab the front out of the same truck. That's how I went from 2wd with 2.73s to 4x4 with 3.55s. The set of axles ended up costing me less than $200.

conman365

Thats my plan.
Saw lots of 3.55s there.
Now should I look for limited slip?

GIJoe4500

You can look for one, but I wouldn't count on finding one. I'd just grab an open diff'd 8.8", and if i want a traction aid later one, slap in an ez-locker or something.

conman365

Do you have the 300?
What kind of mpgs are you getting with the 3.55s?
It is my daily driver so I'd like to keep it at 13

GIJoe4500

I have a 300. I got anywhere from 12-15mpg on 32s before I lifted it.